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With further rate rises expected, switching could save some people thousands of pounds over a relatively short period of time, according to research

A little-known provision of the Privacy Act makes it illegal for many companies in Australia to buy or exchange consumers’ personal data for profiling or targeting purposes. It’s almost never enforced. In a research paper published today, I argue that needs to change.

Advice will help you decide whether to make the switch and identify the best overall fit for you

With further rate rises expected, switching could save some people thousands of pounds over a relatively short period of time, according to research.

Credit reporting agencies struggle to produce a clean sheet for consumers.

The 20-acre site is one of the most significant city centre development sites in the UK

The most important rule is to keep the lid tightly closed on all your personal information

Up your credit score to gain access to the lowest interest rates for a mortgage and other loans.

Experian is closing its Unclaimed Asset Register on August 31 - this is a database used by individuals to check if they’ve any unclaimed cash sitting in a company

If you don’t have a credit history, you might have a low or non-existent FICO credit score (the three-digit number that financial institutions use to determine an individual’s creditworthiness). Unfortunately, a good credit score is necessary for a lot of common situations—trying to secure a ...

Kevin McCarthy from Mortgage Advice Bureau East Kilbride shares advice in this month's column.