There’s still a chance to reclaim overdraft fees

Thousands of people could still reclaim money paid in unfair overdraft fees through the FOS, despite the Supreme Court ruling

How to repair a poor credit record

Use the right cards to improve your chances of being accepted by mainstream lenders

Jump in credit card withdrawal charges

The average cash APR on credit cards is now 25.37 per cent, while the average rate in November 2008 was 24.8 per cent.

How to get the best credit card this Christmas

Follow our credit checklist to ensure that your Christmas shopping doesn’t cost more than it should

Banks warn against credit card crackdown

Proposal is among moves outlined by the Government designed to help borrowers using credit and store cards

'I am barely making a dent in my debt’

The minimum £100 repayments Alicia Beautement makes monthly are being used to pay off the interest-free part of her debt

The loan quote that does not leave a mark

The difficulty of comparing personal loan rates without damaging your credit rating is a major hurdle for borrowers trying to get a good deal

Current account charges to be made clearer

Banks bow to pressure from OFT and agree to implement changes

Halifax to cut overdraft penalties for 5m customers

Hefty charges for those who go into the red will be scrapped in favour of daily charges

Debt management companies under scrutiny

Government launches consultation on the unregulated debt management industry

Rightmove hits lift hope for housing market

Britain’s biggest property website records record number of hits as official figures show rising level of home sales

How to fund your postgraduate studies

We consider the options for those hoping to boost their prospects in a difficult jobs market

Post Office could protect from loan sharks

The Government needs to do far more to promote credit unions, and the Post Office needs a new role - it's a perfect fit

Loan sharks forced family into prostitution

As sources of lending dry up, many resort to borrowing from illegal lenders who charge huge penalties for missed payments

‘Loan shark said he would break my legs’

A £100 loan to buy a car stereo quickly turned into a £1,000 debt, with threats of violence and extortionate interest rates

Nama to write off €30bn of debt

Move will benefit taxpayer by reducing exposure to over-valued property assets