Nearly half of UK households say that they would struggle to cope if their monthly outgoings rose by £99. We look at how you can create some financial 'breathing space' to help you out if you lose your job or become ill.
Last week to get the Lloyds TSB Platinum balance transfer discount

Last week to get the Lloyds TSB Platinum balance transfer discount
The 50% balance transfer fee refund, on offer with the Lloyds TSB Platinum credit card, won't be available after the 22nd of October.
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Balance transfer credit cards charging 3% and under
Card | 0% period on balance transfers | Balance transfer fee | Fee paid on £1,500 balance transfer | Fee paid on 3,000 balance transfer |
15 months | 1.50% | £22.50 | £45.00 | |
15 months | 1.50% | £22.50 | £45.00 | |
Barclaycard Platinum Low Fee | 16 months | 1.60% | £24.00 | £48.00 |
MBNA Everyday Credit Card | 17 months | 2% | £30.00 | £60.00 |
9 months | 2.5% | £37.50 | £75.00 | |
22 months | 2.60% | £39.00 | £78.00 | |
23 months | 2.80% | £42.00 | £84.00 | |
20 months | 2.85% | £42.75 | £85.50 | |
22 months | 2.90% | £43.50 | £87.00 | |
14 months | 2.90% | £43.50 | £87.00 | |
14 months | 2.98% | £44.70 | £89.40 | |
20 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 | |
18 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 | |
17 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 | |
15 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 | |
15 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 | |
12 months | 3% | £45.00 | £90.00 |
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