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Living in Debt 20 Dec 2017

Kids Have to Deal with Debt too

Loss of a job? Change in circumstances? Or just the sheer volume of debt that becomes unmanageable? Whatever the reason you got into debt, it’s not just you it has an impact on. While, as a grown up, you’re the…

Living in Debt 17 Dec 2017

How to know when your debt is too much

For many of us, our list of outgoings usually feature some sort of debt repayment. It could be the mortgage on our home, a credit card bill or a personal loan. But while we understand debt is an everyday part…

Debt Facts 15 Dec 2017

What is a third party debt order?

As soon as you hear the word court, alarm bells may start to ring. But if the court system is involved in your debt struggles, it’s important to understand the facts and keep a level head.If you are late on…

Money Management 13 Dec 2017

Getting Savvy About Priority Debts

No one plans to get into debt. But sometimes the unexpected happens and managing personal and household finances become more of a challenge. When money is tight we might find ourselves having to make a decision about which bills we…

Money Management 11 Dec 2017

Looking After The Pennies in 2018

This time of year is for reflecting on the previous 12 months, and also looking ahead to the next 12 months and what we can do to improve ourselves through little changes in our everyday life.

Money Management 29 Nov 2017

The Rainy Day Fund

Hi I’m Olly and I write over at savvydad.co.uk about all things family and finance related. We’ve heard the term “Rainy Day Fund” and you probably agree with us that it sounds like something we should all have. So, why…

Money Saving Ideas 13 Nov 2017

How to save money on food bills this festive season

With the festive season nearly upon us, and with one of the biggest expenses over the season down to the food we indulge in, so we’ve decided to write up a few ideas on how to cut the food bill…

Money Management 8 Nov 2017

How To Save A Little Each Day

You might think this article is irrelevant to you, particularly if you’re relying on credit cards to pay for those extra expenses at the end of the month. But by making a few small changes you can improve your financial…

Industry News 2 Nov 2017

Interest rates hikes set to hit struggling homeowners hard

Households on variable rate mortgages with the lowest levels of disposable income are at risk of sinking further into debt if interest rates increase by 0.25 per cent.PayPlan has warned that even this modest rise could have a ‘devastating’ impact…

Money Saving Ideas 31 Oct 2017

A Healthy Holiday On A Healthy Budget

As the nights draw in, the temptation to get away on holiday can be irresistible. While a week of winter sun may be out of the question, there are still plenty of ways to bag yourself a few days away…

Industry News 26 Oct 2017

Nine in 10 homeowners are worried about rise in interest rates

A rise in interest rates could have a catastrophic impact on homeowners who are already living on a tight budget, according to figures from leading free debt advice provider PayPlan.PayPlan has launched its Out of Interest calculator to help clients work…

Client Stories 17 Oct 2017

Client Case Study – Dave

Dave (49) owed about £55,000 worth of debt to creditors when he reached out to PayPlan for help, over 10 years ago.

Money Saving Ideas 13 Oct 2017

Switching Bank Accounts: The Best Perks and Freebies

While the practice of switching providers to reduce your energy bills or mobile phone costs is well documented and commonly used, one easy money hack that is less commonly used is the process of switching bank accounts. There is always…

Money Saving Ideas 11 Oct 2017

Keep The Kids Entertained This October Half-Term

It only seems like five minutes ago since the summer holidays, but we’re now fast approaching the half-term break. Although we love spending time with the kids, even a week off can prove pricey when you take into account childcare,…

Living in Debt 10 Oct 2017

What Financial Help Is Available If You Have Mental Health Problems?

You’ll have probably seen plenty of newspaper reports about mental health in recent months to encourage more vulnerable clients to reach out for help in the run-up to World Mental Health Day on 10th October. Slowly-but-surely, the stigma is being removed,…

Money Saving Ideas 3 Oct 2017

Buy to Save: The Purchases That Keep You Quids In

While we’re not encouraging you to go out and splash the cash, there are times when a little investment really pays off. Those of us on a budget know that a big supermarket shop is less expensive than multiple trips…

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