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how to get the best personal loan deal
28th of February
How to get the best personal loan deal. Everything you need to know

A personal loan can give you fast access to the money you need, but it's important that you under... More

can i use a personal loan to buy a car
24th of February 2022
Can I use a personal loan to buy a car?

If you’re looking to buy a car, one of the biggest decisions to make is how you'll pay for it. It... More

how many personal loans can you have at once
14th of February 2022
How Many Personal Loans Can You Have? Is There A Limit?

Are you unsure if you have more than one personal loan? Is it safe? Is it too risky for your cred... More

money advice
14th of February 2022
The best money advice we’ve ever been given

In the Creditspring office, we’ve been sharing the best pieces of financial advice we’ve heard. T... More

car finance vs personal loan
11th of February 2022
Car Finance Vs. Personal Loan: Which Is Best For You?

Unsure about which finance option is best: car finance or a personal loan? This guide walks you t... More

how to save money fast
24th of January 2022
How To Save Money Fast: Tips, Tricks & Budgets

Whether you’re booking a holiday or you have lots of weddings to attend next year, there are many... More

what credit score do i need (1)
21st of January 2022
What Credit Score Do I Need To Get A Loan?

If you’ve struggled with debt in the past or you’ve never borrowed money before, you might be won... More

do late or missed payments affect score
20th of January 2022
Do Late Or Missed Payments Affect My Credit Score?

When you pay late or miss a payment completely, your lender will usually contact the three main c... More

credit card or personal loan
19th of January 2022
Credit Card Vs. Personal Loan: Which Is Best For You?

If you need to borrow money, you may be wondering whether to apply for a credit card or a small p... More

emergency
13th of January 2022
How To Save Money For Emergencies

Having an emergency fund can give you freedom, peace of mind and choices. By saving for an emerge... More

klarna
Last updated November 20th 2022
How Does Klarna's Credit Score Work?

Do you need a good credit score for Klarna and how does it work? Does Klarna perform a credit che... More

broadband
11th of January 2022
How To Save More Money On Your Broadband Bill

There are lots of ways to consistently save money without having to put in tons of effort or dras... More

save on energy bill
10th of January 2022
How To Save More Money On Your Energy Bill

Your energy bills may be a lot higher than normal this winter, thanks to rising energy costs acro... More

how long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
20th of December 2021
How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?

Whether you’ve already declared bankruptcy or you’re thinking about it, you might have concerns a... More

what credit score do you need to buy a car
17th of December 2021
What credit score do I need to buy a car?

If you’ve had problems with debt in the past, you might be wondering what credit score you need t... More

what does in credit mean
Last updated April 24th 2023
What does ‘in credit’ and 'in debit' mean?

When you see the words ‘in credit’ on your bills, this means you’ve paid more money than you need... More

what credit score for phone contract
15th of December 2021
What Credit Score Do I Need For A Phone Contract?

A phone contract is a type of credit, just like a personal loan, credit card or mortgage. While m... More

credit score for car finance
14th of December 2021
What credit score do I need for car finance?

If you want to buy a car, you can either pay for it in full or choose from a number of car financ... More

how often is score updated
9th of December 2021
How often is my credit score updated?

If you’re trying to build your credit score, it can be tempting to check your report on a regular... More

what score is needed
8th of December 2021
What Credit Score Do I Need For A Personal Loan?

Different lenders have different criteria. Some lenders prioritise borrowers with good or excelle... More

how to get the best personal loan deal
28th of February
How to get the best personal loan deal. Everything you need to know
A personal loan can give you fast access to the money you need, but it's important that you under... More
can i use a personal loan to buy a car
24th of February 2022
Can I use a personal loan to buy a car?
If you’re looking to buy a car, one of the biggest decisions to make is how you'll pay for it. It... More
how many personal loans can you have at once
14th of February 2022
How Many Personal Loans Can You Have? Is There A Limit?
Are you unsure if you have more than one personal loan? Is it safe? Is it too risky for your cred... More
money advice
14th of February 2022
The best money advice we’ve ever been given
In the Creditspring office, we’ve been sharing the best pieces of financial advice we’ve heard. T... More
car finance vs personal loan
11th of February 2022
Car Finance Vs. Personal Loan: Which Is Best For You?
Unsure about which finance option is best: car finance or a personal loan? This guide walks you t... More
how to save money fast
24th of January 2022
How To Save Money Fast: Tips, Tricks & Budgets
Whether you’re booking a holiday or you have lots of weddings to attend next year, there are many... More
what credit score do i need (1)
21st of January 2022
What Credit Score Do I Need To Get A Loan?
If you’ve struggled with debt in the past or you’ve never borrowed money before, you might be won... More
do late or missed payments affect score
20th of January 2022
Do Late Or Missed Payments Affect My Credit Score?
When you pay late or miss a payment completely, your lender will usually contact the three main c... More
credit card or personal loan
19th of January 2022
Credit Card Vs. Personal Loan: Which Is Best For You?
If you need to borrow money, you may be wondering whether to apply for a credit card or a small p... More
emergency
13th of January 2022
How To Save Money For Emergencies
Having an emergency fund can give you freedom, peace of mind and choices. By saving for an emerge... More
klarna
Last updated November 20th 2022
How Does Klarna's Credit Score Work?
Do you need a good credit score for Klarna and how does it work? Does Klarna perform a credit che... More
broadband
11th of January 2022
How To Save More Money On Your Broadband Bill
There are lots of ways to consistently save money without having to put in tons of effort or dras... More
save on energy bill
10th of January 2022
How To Save More Money On Your Energy Bill
Your energy bills may be a lot higher than normal this winter, thanks to rising energy costs acro... More
how long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
20th of December 2021
How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
Whether you’ve already declared bankruptcy or you’re thinking about it, you might have concerns a... More
what credit score do you need to buy a car
17th of December 2021
What credit score do I need to buy a car?
If you’ve had problems with debt in the past, you might be wondering what credit score you need t... More
what does in credit mean
Last updated April 24th 2023
What does ‘in credit’ and 'in debit' mean?
When you see the words ‘in credit’ on your bills, this means you’ve paid more money than you need... More
what credit score for phone contract
15th of December 2021
What Credit Score Do I Need For A Phone Contract?
A phone contract is a type of credit, just like a personal loan, credit card or mortgage. While m... More
credit score for car finance
14th of December 2021
What credit score do I need for car finance?
If you want to buy a car, you can either pay for it in full or choose from a number of car financ... More
how often is score updated
9th of December 2021
How often is my credit score updated?
If you’re trying to build your credit score, it can be tempting to check your report on a regular... More
what score is needed
8th of December 2021
What Credit Score Do I Need For A Personal Loan?
Different lenders have different criteria. Some lenders prioritise borrowers with good or excelle... More