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About the Author
Salman Haqqi’s 10 year career in journalism started out writing for DRUM! Magazine in California, USA, where he interviewed and profiled some of the most famous musicians in the world.
He then worked as a journalist in Pakistan for Dawn and later, Newsline Magazine, reporting on breaking news events and doing investigative stories on current affairs and politics.
Salman moved to the UK to pursue a passion for personal finance and a desire to help people make informed financial decisions, writing for price comparison site, Finder, covering mortgages, loans, credit cards and insurance.
Now as a Personal Finance Editor at money.co.uk, he applies his knowledge of consumer finance, especially loans, credit cards, current accounts and savings accounts, to ensure all of our guides are helpful, relevant and up to date.
Salman is also a money.co.uk spokesperson and regularly gives his expert view on financial issues for local and national press such as The Financial Times, The Sun, and The Evening Standard.
When he’s not working Salman is an avid landscape and wildlife photographer and self-confessed news junkie.
Expertise
Credit cards
Loans
Current accounts
Savings accounts
Education
BS Journalism & Mass Communications, San Jose State University
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You can transfer a balance from one person's credit card to another. But taking on someone else's debt can be risky.
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Read MoreNew deals on Balance Transfer Credit Cards from Barclaycard and Sainsbury's bank
Both Barclaycard and Sainsbury's Bank have launched new deals to attract Balance Transfer customers as the time for moving debts around reaches its peak.
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Read MoreConsumer rights after British Airways cancels flights to China
As British Airways suspends its flights to China following Foreign Office advice to avoid all but essential travel to China, money.co.uk outlines your rights.
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As the FCA reveals its new rules for overdrafts, money.co.uk comments on how they will benefit people across the UK.
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Read MoreBlack Friday shopping tips and an explanation of your refund rights as a consumer
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Less than a third of the UK's most sought after tech products of 2019 have been discounted by three major retailers this Black Friday, research by Money.co.uk reveals all.
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How to talk to children about money
Talking to children about money can make it easier for them to understand their finances when they're older. Here's 8 simple steps to get you started.
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How will Brexit affect your finances?
Here's a look at how Britain's departure from the EU could impact your finances.
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How to keep your data safe
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One in six travel insurers don't offer cover if airlines and holiday companies go bust, read on to see money.co.uk personal finance expert's views.
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As spending on credit cards overtakes cash for the first time, money.co.uk advises consumers on the potential issues caused by contactless and credit card payments
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As environmental groups look to disrupt flights at the UK's busiest airport, money.co.uk advises consumers on their rights if their flights are delayed or cancelled.
Read MoreHSBC Advance Bank Account exclusive deal with money.co.uk and Uswitch
HSBC is offering an exclusive deal to customers of money.co.uk and Uswitch: customers* who switch their main account to an HSBC Advance Bank Account through either platform will receive £175 cashback for switching.
Read MoreNatwest and RBS website outages
Natwest and RBS are again experiencing outages on their websites - less than a day after fixing similar issues on their sites.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Ryanair strikes to go ahead.co.uk comments: the aftermath of the British Airways strikes
Ryanair has lost a High Court bid to prevent strikes by its pilots on 22 and 23 August.
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An issue with the air traffic control system has resulted in flights being suspended at Britain's second busiest airport.
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With threats of strikes at Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as by staff at Easyjet, Ryanair and British Airways, Brits face a summer of travel chaos.
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Travel adaptors and insect repellent are the two most common essentials Brits forget to pack for their summer holidays - but they always remember to take tea bags and Marmite.
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