Being on the Electoral role has the dual advantage of allowing you to vote and be more visible to CRAs. Here's how to get onto it.

The ‘50/20/30 rule’ helps you budget better by splitting spending into three categories: living expenses and essentials, financial goals, and lifestyle.

The Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs) know more about you than just your credit data, and it can all affect your creditworthiness.

We spoke to Megan Caywood, co-founder and Chief Platform Officer of Starling Bank about the challenges and virtues of building the world’s best current account

A credit check happens when someone checks your credit report to get an idea of your creditworthiness. But did you know there are different types?

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Are you paying by Direct Debit or Card payment? Here is how to find out   1. Log into your LOQBOX and go to the “My Account” tab at the top of the page. 2. Near the bottom of your summary, [...]

Switching to a different energy supplier is on one of the easiest ways you can make big savings. Finding a better deal online is a doddle.

If you’re looking to sign up for LOQBOX but are wondering what the process is like, check out this short blog.

Banking speak can feel confusing, but getting to know the basics can help you stay in control of your finances.

In a single year, Yolt, a free app which is available on iOS and Android,  has become a leading player in the open banking revolution.

The bank. A big building where your wages go that dispenses cash out of the wall, right? But what about the other helpful services you could be using?

If you’re aiming to save, you’ll need to choose the best account for your savings. Planning now helps give you something to aim for.

LOQBOX sat down with Tristan Thomas, Head of Marketing and Community at Monzo

For a brighter credit future, you need to understand where you are right now. Why can’t you get credit? We can help you figure it out. And we have this simple trick to get you started – from the [...]

The language of borrowing can be some of the most confusing of all. Let’s make sure you have a handle on the basics with this guide to the jargon around credit.

LOQBOX came home with a BIMA Award from the 2018 presentation ceremony!

Expensive credit means credit cards are no good for borrowing, but using them sensibly can still help demonstrate creditworthiness to other lenders.

We here at LOQBOX couldn’t be prouder to announce our partnership with TSB.

Cases of bankruptcy and insolvency are on the rise in England and Wales, as more and more people feel the economic pinch. If you’re unlucky enough to be one of them, follow these five simple tips [...]

Issues with your credit reports? Here's what you need to do right away.

Have you tried a money management app yet? They’re a handy – and completely free way – to stay in control of your spending. Here’s everything you need to know in under two minutes.

Daniel is a LOQBOXer who has been with us for a few months now.

Forget everything you think you know: lenders couldn’t give a monkey’s about your credit score. So how DO they decide whether to give you credit? Get ready for some surprisingly straightforward [...]

What exactly goes into your credit report? Let’s take a closer look at the different forms of credit you might find there.

If you're struggling to get hold of your credit file, you may be invisible to the system.

Almost all of us pay monthly bills for phone and broadband. But how many of us are paying more than we need to? Here’s the lowdown on switching and saving.

If your budget leaves you a little to save each month, it would be a real shame to let those insider savings terms put you off.

The Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs) know more about you than just your credit data, and it can all affect your creditworthiness.

Setting a savings goal and noticing the benefits to your wallet can be a great way to add real momentum to your finance fixing journey.

We sat down with LOQBOXer Lisa to hear her thoughts about her own LOQBOX journey.

Why do so many people get declined for credit? It all boils down to 3 reasons which, surprisingly, are actually pretty simple.

1. Log into your LOQBOX and scroll to the bottom of your page to find the “Unlock my LOQBOX” link. Click the link.     2. From here, follow the instructions on the screen. You’ll be [...]

LOQBOX sat down with Edoardo Moreni, CEO of financial aggregator app Emma, to hear about his team’s journey to building the smartest financial assistant on the market.

Figures show that over a third of British expats plan to return to the UK. If you’re one of them, follow these six simple steps to fix your finances after life overseas – from the experts at LOQBOX.

Latest figures reveal that 588,000 people made the UK their home in the year ending March 2017. If you have no previous credit history in the UK, try these six credit-boosting tips for visiting [...]

LOQBOX joins the Tech Nation Fintech programme!

If you start a healthy diet, it’s a good idea to check what shape you’re in to begin with. The same applies when you’re trying to improve your credit health.

We’re over the moon to have won the award for Financial Inclusion at this year’s Digital Agenda Impact Awards!

With so many different kinds of bank account available, how do you know which type to choose? Our handy cheat sheet gives you everything you need to know.

Research suggest there are potentially 5.5 million people in the UK struggling to manage their finances. We know spending less than you earn can be a lot harder than it sounds, but following [...]

We recently spoke to Kenneth, a LOQBOXer who has been with LOQBOX for a few months now.

Having something saved for a rainy day is a smart move. But insurance could save you from ever having to dip into your emergency savings.

Research suggest there are potentially 5.5 million people in the UK struggling to manage their finances. We know spending less than you earn can be a lot harder than it sounds, but following [...]