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Flash credit providers often not clear about high fees

17 April 2023 - Do you need money fast? Taking out a flash credit (also known as mini-loan or payday loan) may seem like ...
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Name change airline ticket now free on Spanish airlines

11 April 2023 - A fee is often charged for making a name change after booking an airline ticket. This is no longer the ...
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New European rules to combat greenwashing and make repairs easier

29 March 2023 - The European Commission recently presented two new proposals to start helping consumers make more sustainable choices. For example, the Commission ...
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What can I do if I misspelled my name on an airline ticket?

21 March 2023 - You may recognise this situation. You book an airline ticket, but you are a little too quick in entering the ...
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Safer Internet Day: 5 tips for a 'digital detox'

6 February 2023 - The 20th edition of Safer Internet Day is on 7 February. This European initiative began in 2004 and is now ...