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Get the latest news, product and service announcements from London Mutual, along with our Money Gym financial education blogs.

Family Saver Loans: Get the flexibility you need as a family

What are child benefit loans and family saver loans? Child benefit loans with London Mutual Credit Union allow you to borrow up to £600 towards one-off costs when you pay your child benefit into a membership account. As we want to help our members grow their finances,...

COVID-19 scams update

As we have entered another national lockdown and the vaccine roll-out begins we have heard of some new COVID-19 scams looking to take advantage of the public via text, calls and email. Here are a few recent scams to look out for: NHS COVID-19 vaccine text scam There...

How consolidation loans can transform your finances in 2021

What is a consolidation loan? A consolidation loan is a way to bring all your current debts, including credit cards, overdrafts and existing loans together, into one loan, and one monthly repayment. They could help you to pay off credit cards and other debts sooner....

How to achieve your financial goals in 2021

It’s that strange time in between Christmas and New Year, time to reflect on the year that no one expected and start thinking about next year. You may also have a little bit of time to dedicate to thinking about your finances. We wanted to share a guide to getting a...

Don’t let fraud ruin Christmas

Fraudsters and scammers love to take advantage during the times of year people may be spending more. As more of us shop online they are finding new opportunities to exploit shoppers all the time. Read on and don't let Black Friday scams, or fraud ruin Christmas....

Black Friday 2020: Our top tips to shop smart

Black Friday is less than 2 weeks away and online shops are already advertising their deals. Falling on Friday 27 November this year we will see more online deals available as we are unable to visit most stores, and the deals won't be restricted to one day, with Cyber...

5 financially savvy home improvements for renters

As we head into another lock down you might find yourself with some time for home improvements. Some home improvements can be cost effective in the long run, by reducing your monthly costs. Check out our 5 financially savvy home improvements you can make even if you...

A better way to spread the cost of Christmas

Many of us use credit cards over Christmas, however they can be a very expensive way to borrow. Providers will ask for a minimum payment each month, but this normally won’t help you clear the card, and the debt will grow. At London Mutual Credit Union we care about...

Plan ahead this Christmas with our Family Saver Loans

It’s been an uncertain year and it might seem early to start thinking about Christmas. But have no doubt, the kids are already. Planning ahead could really help you manage your finances this year, especially if you have children. Kids might have high expectations and...

Winter is coming

It’s official: winter is just around the corner.  Whether you're kitting out the family with warm gear, replacing the boiler, or sorting out the sofa so there’s space for everyone, keeping cosy can add up. Not to mention Christmas is fast approaching. It’s been a...

Child benefit loans can help spread the cost of back to school

We know things will be a bit different when schools go back on Tuesday. But one thing that won't have changed is the cost. Shoes, uniform, bags and PE kit, maybe even a bike to get there or a laptop for homework—it adds up. Last year, parents spent over £1.7 billion...

Ten More Covid Scams to Watch Out For

Even though many of the lockdown measures are starting to ease, scammers are continuing to take advantage of people’s anxieties and concerns. Here is what to look out for.

What to expect: service disruption 24-27 July

Later this month we are carrying out a major upgrade of mobile and online banking. This includes improvements which will make it easier to register, login and use day-to-day. This blog post explains some of the new features that are coming. To allow us to make these...

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