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Warning: Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to www.moneyhelper.org.uk.
Do you need a guarantor?
If you’re struggling to be accepted for a loan because you have a poor credit record, you may want to consider a guarantor loan. These are loans that you take out with the help of a close family member or friend who is willing to repay the loan if you are unable to do so for any reason.
Technology Team of the Year Award shortlisting
It’s officially awards season and we’re celebrating another fantastic year of achievements here at Moneyboat. The news that our incredible tech team has been shortlisted in the Technology Team of the Year category at the Credit and Collections Technology Awards is all we can talk about in the office (and over Slack, of course!)
When Moneyboat met Cambridge Business School
How taking part in a study into Fintechs and Covid-19 helped reinforce our ethos.
Effective monthly budgeting tips - How to make your money go further each month
Putting in place an effective budget and sticking to it each month can make an enormous difference to your life. It may seem like a headache to have to spend time working out a budget, but it really is one of the best ways to help free yourself from debt, improve your credit rating and, ultimately improve your opportunities. The Moneyboat team looked over some key options and put them together for you here!
All about fintech and Payday loans
Hot on the heels of the stricter regulations brought in by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) came a whole new set of online payday lenders. These businesses are less like the old guard, such as Wonga and QuickQuid and more resemble financial technology firms, or ‘fintechs’.
How to Find a Tradesman
We’re all familiar with that sinking feeling you get when something goes wrong in your home and needs fixing. There’s the uneasy feeling that comes with the safety, warmth and security of your home being compromised, which is bad enough. On top of this, there’s the worry that you will have to find a tradesperson to deal with it.