Living in Debt
10 Sep 2021
Living in Debt
26 Aug 2021
Is financial insecurity impacting your mental wellbeing?
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.
Living in Debt
27 Jul 2021
Make your debt-free dreams a reality
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.
Living in Debt
10 May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
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…
Living in Debt
12 Feb 2021
Tackle the financial third wheel this Valentine’s Day
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…
Living in Debt
12 Jan 2021
What to do if you’re struggling to pay your rent
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,…
Living in Debt
5 May 2020
I’m worried about my finances – when is the best time to get help?
Living in Debt
26 Mar 2020
What should you do if you’re self-employed and in debt?
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…
Living in Debt
20 Jan 2020
Blue Monday – The most depressing day of the year
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…
Living in Debt
16 Jan 2020
New year, new credit card debt?
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…
Living in Debt
4 Dec 2019
Will Your Partner’s Debts Affect You?
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…
Living in Debt
4 Dec 2019
How do I write a letter to freeze credit card interest?
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…
Living in Debt
3 Dec 2019
Can I Get Redundancy Pay if I am Over 65?
What is redundancy pay?If your employer informs you that your job is no longer necessary to the business, you are likely to be made redundant. If this happens, you will receive redundancy pay depending on how long you have worked…
Living in Debt
3 Dec 2019
5 Ways to Make Christmas More Affordable
Debt Facts
14 Nov 2019
How to Save Money This Christmas & Avoid the Debt Hangover in 2020
Christmas is a time when spending can easily get out of control. Even if you haven’t been extravagant, it takes a lot of planning and budgeting to avoid the January Christmas debt hangover. In January last year, around 7.9 million people…
Living in Debt
10 Sep 2019
Samaritans and PayPlan talk on suicide prevention
Every year in September, organisations around the world campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention for World Suicide Prevention Day. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Samaritans to talk about suicide prevention ready for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Why is it important…
Living in Debt
3 Sep 2019
Do students in the UK have a gambling problem?
Being a student can be incredibly expensive. You’ve got to pay for accommodation, shopping, food and a host of other expenses. For those who’re living away from home for the first time, this can be a pretty big shock to…
Living in Debt
23 Jul 2019
When to Consider a Debt Management Plan
When you’re in debt it can be difficult to know what to do next. Trying to sort out payments to different lenders, juggling calls from multiple creditors asking for money, trying to sort your priority debts from those that can…
Living in Debt
8 Jul 2019
How do I set up online banking?
Online bankingGone are the days where popping into your local bank was the only way to pay your bills, manage debt, or withdraw and deposit money into your account. Online banking has brought convenience to everyday life, and although the…
Living in Debt
1 Jul 2019
Can an IVA take my inheritance?
What is an IVA?An Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or IVA for short, is a debt solution whereby you pay all of your unsecured creditors back in monthly payments usually over a period of 5 or 6 years. Once the agreement ends,…