Written by Mel Brown
Sam has worked for PayPlan for a year as a debt adviser. He uses his own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control. Here Sam tells his story of how he turned his finances around…
Written by Mel Brown
Kim is a debt adviser at PayPlan. She uses her own lived experience of being in debt to support others who want to take back financial control. Here Kim tells her story of how she turned her finances around…
Written by Mel Brown
Jane has worked for PayPlan for over 20 years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Written by Mel Brown
Beth has worked for PayPlan for three years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Written by Hannah S
Julia has worked for PayPlan for ten years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Written by Hannah S
With films like The Wolf of Wall Street glamourising the world of trading, there’s been a surge in people finding new ways to maximise their income in an attempt to ‘get rich quick’. The reality, though, is this is leaving more people in problem debt and in turn having a…
Written by Hannah S
Do you know someone who’s got a bit stuck in a rut and doesn’t seem to know how to get out of it? Why not give them a bit of encouragement, it might just uplift them and have a positive impact on how they deal with their situation!
Written by Hannah S
Lots of us can often let stress and worry pile up before we seek help. In this blog, we discuss the signs to look out for and how you can help someone in need.
Written by Hannah S
Whether you were struggling before the pandemic, or your situation has changed because of this, there are options available to get you back on track. Read more in our latest blog.
Written by PayPlan
In support of the Mental Health Foundation’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing animations, tips, and blogs over the next five days on how you can take care of your wellbeing. The theme for this year is Connecting with Nature. We think this is great theme. It’s accessible, it’s inclusive and it’s free.…
Written by Tom James
Valentine’s Day is approaching and although celebrations will be a little different this year, it’s an opportunity to reflect and be with the one you love. For some, there is a third wheel getting in the way of a healthy relationship – debt.We recently surveyed over 2,500 people to see…
Written by Tom James
With unemployment levels expected to reach a staggering 2.6 million by the middle of 2021, the sad reality is that many people across the UK will be struggling to pay their bills this year. Whilst redundancies are devastating for everyone, it’s fair to say that you’re even more at risk…
Written by PayPlan
So far, 2020 has brought with it many changes, opportunities and challenges. Our top priorities are quite rightly our health and checking in on loved ones – family, friends, neighbours and taking care of our own wellbeing. However, if your finances are suffering, or have been for a while, then…
Written by PayPlan
Read the first in our series of industry-focused guest blogs. In this post, Chauntelle Wright, Money Advice Project Specialist for the Institute of Money Advisers (IMA), gives her take on supporting Money Advice Group organisers and IMA members during lockdown. Can you even call yourself a “lockdown veteran” unless you…
Written by Will Lyon
There are around 3.5 million sole traders in the UK and 2 million limited companies, according to the business advice website CompanyBug. If you’re self-employed are and finding things tough during the Coronavirus crisis, don’t be afraid to seek help. You may have ended up in debt because your business…
Written by PayPlan
What’s so blue about Monday? Known by many as the most depressing day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ is called as such for a number of reasons. For many, the post-Christmas debt is due, so many will be feeling the pinch. In addition, weather conditions are generally very gloomy and…
Written by Sam Critten
Another Christmas has come and gone, and another January has arrived, which can only mean one thing…credit card debt, and lots of it.The festive financial hangoverEvery year, thousands of Brits brace themselves for letters from their credit card providers as the financial hangover from Christmas really starts to hit home.…
Written by Chelsea Potter
One of the most common concerns our customers express is whether their debts will affect their partner. This detailed blog post discusses marriage and debt and looks at how you and your partner can be financially linked. A useful read for anyone in a relationship.
Written by Payplan Ryan
How do I write a letter to a credit card company to freeze interest? Having interest and charges frozen on your credit cards can make a huge difference to the length of your repayment period. For many people a solution like an Individual Voluntary Arrangement or a Debt Management Plan…
Written by Tom James
It used to be that most people were retired by the age of 65. Unfortunately however, this is no longer the case. If you are working over the age of 65, you may be doing it to support your lifestyle or the livelihood of others. You may just be doing…
