Why do credit cards so often feel manageable at first, and then quietly turn into long-term debt?

In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Iona Bain, award-winning broadcaster, columnist, and author, following her Panorama investigation Maxed Out: The Credit Card Trap. Together, we unpack how credit card products are designed, why minimum payments and rising credit limits keep people stuck, and why debt can linger for years, even when people feel responsible and are doing their best.

Experian’s new UK credit score includes rent payments and everyday habits. Learn how credit scores work, why they matter, and how to improve yours.

Most of you (hopefully) accept the annual dental check as a mildly unpleasant but necessary part of life. Are you as diligent when it comes your money? Here’s a check-up checklist we’ve put together for you.

Despite the fact that credit cards impart a sort of freewheeling spirit that is sometimes difficult to manage, they’re both useful and important.

Welcome to 2017! To start the year on the right foot, let’s sit down and take a pen and paper to write our money to-do.