Written by Lizzie Marlow
The Coronavirus is causing changes to our daily lives. It’s hard to know how lockdown, school closures and changing working environments will affect our finances. One thing is for sure though, in all this uncertainty, our communities are really pulling together to offer free support and resources to support people.…
Written by Will Lyon
The Coronavirus outbreak has led to an increasing number of people coming to us for money advice. Many have had their income affected in some way, with some having lost theirs altogether. If you’ve been affected by either redundancy or a loss of income if you’re self-employed, Britain’s supermarkets have…
Written by Tom James
GamCare, the leading national provider of gambling support, has launched a new collaborative initiative to tackle financial harms caused by problem gambling. PayPlan will be working hard to play a key part in this initiative and help those struggling financially.This new collaboration includes a group of organisations that address gambling…
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Filing for divorce: What costs are involved? Separation is a stressful time for everyone involved, not least because of the financial pressure it brings. If divorce is the only way to go, you’ll need to account for any associated costs, and plan your finances around them accordingly. Do you have…
Written by PayPlan
Being made redundant can be a stressful experience, and if you’ve got bills to pay and a family to look after it can be particularly distressing. Whilst there are many reasons for being made redundant, unfortunately it might be the case that you, or someone you know, has been made…
Written by Will Lyon
What is a DMP? How effective are Debt Management Plans? A Debt Management Plan (DMP for short), is a way for you to pay back your unsecured personal debt. Usually set up and managed by a debt management company or a debt charity, they are authorised and regulated by the…
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What is Big Energy Saving Week?Big Energy Saving Week (BESW) is a national partnership campaign aimed at helping people to understand their energy use and get cheaper energy bills. BESW offers helpful links to compare energy bills, as well as support and guidance.When is Big Energy Saving Week?The next BESW…
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Blue Monday is an annually-changing date in January that is widely recognised in the UK as being the most miserable day of the year. The day was devised in 2005 and is based on pseudoscientific factors – beliefs, not accurate measures. Where did Blue Monday come from? It was thought…
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No one likes a hangover, but at this time of year but you may find yourself waking up with a sore head on more than one occasion! Unfortunately, there’s no definite ’cure’ for a hangover. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to speed up the recovery…
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Every year we speak to hundreds of clients who are facing financial problems due to gambling. This isn’t a fiver here and there on an accumulator at weekends, or the occasional flutter on the roulette, though. Problem gambling, which is estimated to affect around 430,000* people in the UK, means…
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Here, Experian credit expert James Jones tells us about the importance of your credit score..A survey for this year’s Credit Awareness Week revealed that more than a quarter of Brits claim they know their current credit score, showing that a significant number of people are now taking the time to…
Written by PayPlan
Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year. Here at PayPlan, we understand that those who live with mental health issues aren’t dictated by a specific date. If you are feeling particularly down during the cold damp nights and mornings that January brings with it,…
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If you need to talk to someone regarding your finances or living a debt free life then PayPlan are here for you. Please note that we have reduced opening times over the Christmas period, please see below for our opening times. Saturday 23rd December – 09:00-15:00 Sunday 24th December –…
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With the weather starting to take a turn, many often find themselves thinking about how they’ll be able to afford the inevitable increase in fuel bills as winter approaches.
Written by Darren Beach
If you’ve successfully paid off your debts or have recently completed a debt solution, such as an Individual Voluntary Arrangement or Debt Management Plan, then your credit rating (also referred to as a score) has perhaps taken a hit. This means you now need to work on improving it. The…
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Many people consider any type of debt to be a bad thing but it is almost always necessary. If you want to own a house you’ll probably need a mortgage – it’s highly unlikely you’d be able to pay the full price up front – but mortgages are counted as…
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Earlier this year, research by PayPlan discovered that 94% of Britons think the UK has a debt problem but that most people would not seek help until their debts escalated to £25,000 or more.We understand that debt is an everyday part of life – after all, your mortgage is effectively…
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Would you like to work with a Company that makes a positive difference to people’s lives?At Payplan we help people who are in debt, by providing free debt advice and debt solutions which are based around what our clients are actually able to afford.We are currently looking for Pack Takers;…
Written by Chelsea Potter
We’ve teamed up with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to produce a series of helpful guides whether you are new to self-employment or have been for a while. Managing invoices and dealing with late payments is up there as two of the biggest challenges that the majority of self-employed…
Written by Chelsea Potter
We’ve teamed up with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to produce a series of helpful guides whether you are new to self-employment or been doing it for a long time. This week, we looked at how to complete your tax returns.
