Client Case Study – Janice
Janice* (43) works in sales and found herself in debt after relying on credit cards to fund her lifestyle. She previously worked in London, was earning a good wage but admits getting credit was “far too easy.”“I ended up with…
Prepaid debit cards
Are prepaid debit cards a viable alternative to a ‘traditional’ basic bank account?If you’re in the process of sorting out a debt solution, you may need to think about switching bank accounts – this is especially important to consider if…
How will the new Tory government affect your wallet?
As David Cameron finalised his Cabinet reshuffle, the Chancellor, George Osborne, was preparing to push ahead with his austerity plans as outlined in his March budget. However, the full effects of the proposed £12bn welfare cuts won’t be presented to…
Pensioners Struggle to make ends meet
Almost a million people in the UK will die in debt, many of them pensioners who struggle daily to make ends meet. In today’s Daily Mirror reporter Tricia Phillips speaks to Jane Clack, our Money Advice Consultant, and PayPlan client David…
Craig’s Story
Craig Collins, from Leicester, found his debts increasing after being made redundant. Now on a Debt Management Plan with PayPlan, he’s getting to grips with what he owes. Read his story below.After graduating from university Craig (42) worked in the…
General Public Believe Cameron Can’t Budget
Style Your Home Without Breaking The Bank
Each month we are doing a cost cutting feature on the blog. This month we look at how you could refurbish your home without breaking the bank.
TOP TIPS FROM THE UK’S SMARTEST SHOPPER
In November 2014 Jennie Hammond, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was crowned the UK’s Smartest Shopper by online voucher company Savoo. As well as working full time she writes and maintains a money-saving blog and in her first blog, she talks…
Easter entertainment – through the eyes of a child.
It’s the Easter holidays and if you’re already stuck for ideas on how to keep your children entertained without breaking the bank, then look no further.We asked groups of local schoolchildren to give us their best ideas on what they…
Client Testimonial – George
Sixty-three year old *George got into financial difficulty when the recession hit.After a long career as a lorry driver spanning four decades, George decided to set up on his own business in 2003. He purchased a brand new van and…
Worried about an interest rate rise?
Worried about how a rise in interest rates could affect you? No one knows exactly when it’s going to happen but take a minute to ask yourself whether you are prepared for when they eventually do? If not, don’t worry as…
Savvy saving
Saving is very important and it seems like everyone is talking about the best ways to do it.But if like the majority of us, you’ve barely got any money left after paying your bills and food, how can you afford…