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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....
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...
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....
What is a doorstep loan? A doorstep loan is a cash loan delivered directly to your doorstep. A representative will come to your home to process your application and collect payments. However, these loans are one of the most expensive ways to borrow. Interest rates can...
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...
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...
Find out how we are supporting you during the most recent government restrictions.
We give you some handy tricks to save money and some ways to treat yourself this Autumn!
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...
Christmas is always an expensive time of year, so here are our best ways to budget your way through the festive period.
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...
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...
London Mutual Credit Union has been featured in a new toolkit produced by gambling support charity, GamCare.
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...
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.
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...
Changes are coming to our online and mobile banking later this month. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect.
We are proud to have been nominated for the 2020 Consumer Credit Awards, in the ‘Best Credit Union (South)’ category
Criminals and fraudsters are sadly taking advantage of the current disruption. Here are some of the current scams we’re aware of, and ways to avoid them.
Like many organisations, in recent weeks we have been working to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus.
New overdraft rules are coming into effect that could make regular use of an overdraft much more expensive.
New rules are coming into effect which mean your credit card may be suspended if you regularly pay only the minimum amount.
If you’ve got a credit card, heads up: we can probably save you proper money.
It’s easy to think of budgeting as a chore. Instead, think of it as a way of bringing some control into to your life.
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