by James Noon As the coldest January for years starts to bite and the credit crunch is still in full swing, the financial forecast is pretty frosty for ordinary consumers. But a New Year can mean a new chance to take control and manage your money to your benefit, and taking advantage of credit card balance transfers could be one way to warm up your finances. Tempting 0% offers on credit cards have been noticeable by their absence this year as credit card companies tighten their belts in antici