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Sensible Spender

Sensible Spender

Real Money Advice for Everyday Spending

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  • Personal Finance
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Credit Cards Explained: Getting the Basics Right

Jonathan7 April 202613 June 202615 mins

Credit cards can offer real flexibility, purchase protection and even rewards, but used badly, they’re an expensive habit. Here’s a plain-English guide to how they actually work.

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Jonathan

Hi, I’m Jonathan, a Scottish-based personal finance blogger with an obsession for making every pound work harder. My interest in this space started years ago when cashback sites first launched. Discovering that you could get the exact same product for less, just by being a little more deliberate about where and how you spent, genuinely changed how I approached money. That moment sparked an ongoing drive to find smarter ways to save without sacrificing quality or convenience.

💰 Cashback Savings

Quidco ↗ £2,793.02
TopCashback £495.72
Everup ↗ £118.01
Airtime £247.92
Total saved £3,654.67

As at 11/08/2026

Links above are affiliate links. If you sign up via one of them, I may receive a small payment at no extra cost to you. I only link to services I personally use.

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