Written by PayPlan
Have you ever ordered your dream outfit online, but it arrives at your house looking completely different? Or, even worse – it never turned up at all? While we’ve probably all experienced an online shopping disappointment, did you know that fake shopping sites can put you at risk of online…
Written by Tom James
The recent budget announcement was highly anticipated by millions up and down the country, including self-employed workers who found out that the Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) would remain in place and provide two further grants to help cover average trading profits.If you’re a self-employed worker who is struggling to…
Written by Lizzie Marlow
If this year has taught us anything, it’s to plan for the unexpected. At PayPlan, we’ve put together our top tips for looking after your financial wellbeing this Winter. Financial wellbeing isn’t just about what we spend, but it’s also about how we feel about our finances. You’ll find money…
Written by Tom James
After a long break due to coronavirus, competitive top-flight football in England is back on our screens. From Wednesday 17th June, there will be at least 8,280 minutes of Premier League football played across the remaining 92 games, and every fixture will be broadcast live across either Sky Sports, Amazon…
Written by Sam Critten
It’s encouraging to see that the majority of our society is pulling together during this difficult time, listening to the scientific advice set out by the government and helping each other where we can. Unfortunately, there will always be a minority of people who try to make a profit off…
Written by PayPlan
You might’ve heard the phrase ‘persistent debt’ in the news recently, and with good reason.In a move designed to help borrowers avoid paying large amounts of money in interest and charges, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently warned lenders against the blanket suspension of credit cards for people who…
Written by Tom James
This is a guest blog on how to save money on household bills from Compare The Market.Sometimes it can be difficult to avoid debt if your expenditures are greater than your income but making small changes to your lifestyle and shopping around for better deals can help you to save…
Written by Tom James
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 said they were likely to fall behind with their finances…
Written by PayPlan
Christmas is on the horizon and many people will be out bargain hunting this weekend on Black Friday & Cyber Monday… Get savvy with the ‘special offers’! Every year shoppers in the UK raid both the high street and the Internet to pick up cheap deals in the US-inspired shopping…
Written by PayPlan
If you’re unable to fund buying a car outright, you may instead look to financing one instead. There are many different types of car finance, so it’s important to consider all your options before getting into an agreement you may struggle to afford further down the line. Types of car…
Written by PayPlan
It’s likely not going to be the first thing on your mind post-separation, but sorting out your financial situation quickly is essential after a breakup. If your separation didn’t happen under the best terms, acting quickly will give you the best chance of protecting yourself financially in a separation, and…
Written by PayPlan
What is redundancy? Redundancy is defined as an employer terminating a job role. This is usually done either because the job is no longer needed, or the employer needs to trim down the workforce. Being made redundant is often overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to try and make the process…
Written by Emmanuelle Kopliku
Waving goodbye to one of your comrades as they take the well-trodden walk into matrimony can be a difficult experience, with the prospect of frequent 4am finishes and afternoons organised around Soccer Saturday firmly becoming a thing of the past. Organising your best mate’s Stag Do acts as a fine…
Written by Tom James
What is Pension Awareness Day? Pension Awareness Day is an event that aims to promote the importance of saving for the future. Launched in 2014 by Pension Geeks, the initiative offers online and face-to-face advice for people to find out more about pensions and to help them prepare for their…
Written by Sam Critten
The summer holidays should be one of the happiest times of the year for families. Children are set free from their school routine for six weeks, giving parents the chance the chance to enjoy some quality family time on days out, holidays or short trips away. As many of us…
Written by Will Lyon
Covering funeral costs may be the last thing on your mind after the death of a loved one. Unfortunately it’s something most of us will have to face at some point in our lives. Many people struggle to cover these expenses, and when the average cost of a funeral in…
Written by Will Lyon
Indeed, we all want to make sure our money is safe in the bank. Luckily, there are various savings protection schemes in place which serve to make sure your cash is covered by a bank. Will these schemes affect me? Is your bank registered in the UK by either the…
Written by Will Lyon
Do you feel you were sucked in by an introductory interest rate? Have these rates risen to a point where you’re struggling to make the repayments? There are a number of things you can do to lower your interest rate and reduce the chances of credit card debt. Be it…
Written by Tom James
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, a large proportion of your debts may be written…
Written by PayPlan
Receiving a letter from HMRC saying that you’ve received tax credit overpayments can be incredibly frustrating; not only because you won’t have been expecting it, but because you’ve now got to give back a chunk of money that HMRC gave you in the first place. Why have I been overpaid…
