Gas, Electricity and Water: Staying Out of the Red
Today's post looks at how to handle high utility bills. Many people will often opt for monthly payment plans for their gas and electric bills but is this the most efficient way of budgeting or could you save more money…
Don’t ignore debt: How to manage your money?
Burying your head in the sand is common when it comes to debt but this is when problems worsen. Don't ignore debt, take a look at PayPlan's top tips on how you can manage your money and regain control of…
PayPlan’s new debt tool: Diagnose Your Debt
PayPlan have launched a new debt test to see how well you are managing your money. Diagnose your Debt asks a series of questions centered around the most common debt warning signs and will use your answers to highlight how…
Last Orders
Pubs and Breweries have been at the hub of British communities for centuries.But with rising costs, competition and dwindling numbers, the licensed drinks trade has had more than its fair share of tough times. For our guest blog this month,…
Ways to make the most of your Christmas pay.
Each year Christmas somehow manages to creep up and surprise you, even if you try and plan for it. This year there are reports in the news saying that some people will turn to payday loans in order to fund…
The Payplan guide to reducing your outgoings.
How do I… get out of debt and stay out of debt?
Getting into debt can be easy, one thing leads to another or something unexpected occurs and things spiral out of control. Before you know it, you are no longer able to afford all of your creditor commitments. Getting out of…
How do I manage my student debts?
In 2011 universities got the go ahead to increase tuition fees to a maximum of £9,000 per academic year. This provoked widespread anger amongst many, especially as Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats promised to phase out tuition fees altogether.…
How do I… budget?
Whether in debt or not, we should all learn to budget. For some of us budgeting will come naturally, but for others it can be more difficult. Therefore we have put together a guide to show you how to prepare…