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Redundancy Pay: What Are You Entitled To?
Money Management 9 Oct 2019

Redundancy Pay: What Are You Entitled To?

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…

Stag do’s don’t have to be dear
Money Management 8 Oct 2019

Stag do’s don’t have to be dear

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.…

Be Mindful of your Money this Pension Awareness Day
Money Management 12 Sep 2019

Be Mindful of your Money this Pension Awareness Day

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…

The Rising Cost of The Summer Holidays
Money Management 16 Aug 2019

The Rising Cost of The Summer Holidays

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…

Covering Funeral Costs: Your Options
Money Management 12 Aug 2019

Covering Funeral Costs: Your Options

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…

How To Lower Credit Card Interest
Money Management 1 Jul 2019

How To Lower Credit Card Interest

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…

Can an IVA take my inheritance?
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,…

Tax credit overpayments
Money Management 25 Jun 2019

Tax credit overpayments

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…

A Guide to Buying Goods on Finance
Money Management 18 Jun 2019

A Guide to Buying Goods on Finance

A guide to buying goods on finance Unfortunately, we don’t always have the money we need to make the purchases we want. This is where finance agreements come in. Buying goods on finance can give you access to products you…

How to Cancel A Direct Debit
Money Management 18 Jun 2019

How to Cancel A Direct Debit

What is a Direct Debit?A Direct Debit is form of payment authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).  It involves a set amount being transferred from one bank account to another on an agreed date.Direct Debits are typically used to…

How to Reduce Your Spending
Money Management 6 Jun 2019

How to Reduce Your Spending

There are many reasons why we might want to reduce our spending. Some of us might live on a tight budget, and need to cut down on spending for essential items without borrowing more money. Others might want to cut…

Budgeting with a Debt Management Plan
Living in Debt 10 May 2019

Budgeting with a Debt Management Plan

What is a DMP? A Debt Management Plan, or DMP for short, is an informal arrangement between you and your creditors. Although not a legally binding agreement, firms who set up Debt Management Plans need to be authorised and regulated…

How long does it take to improve credit score?
Debt Facts 10 May 2019

How long does it take to improve credit score?

Having a low credit score affects your ability to take out credit. You can always improve your credit score, but you’ll need to take some steps to achieve this.What is a credit score?A credit score is a numerical rating given…

How to Get Out of Debt and Spring Clean Your Finances
Living in Debt 25 Mar 2019

How to Get Out of Debt and Spring Clean Your Finances

The January blues have subsided and the sun is coming out. The temptation to loosen the belt and relax your spending habits is undeniable. Here at PayPlan we’ve put together a list of financial top tips for creating and staying…

Consolidating credit card debt – our top 5 tips
Money Management 18 Jan 2019

Consolidating credit card debt – our top 5 tips

Feeling blue after getting into the red over the festive period? Fear not, there are lots of things you can do about problem credit card debt to get you back on the path to financial freedom in 2019.Assess your situationThe…

Big Energy Saving Week – how could you save money on bills?
In other news 11 Jan 2019

Big Energy Saving Week – how could you save money on bills?

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…