Financial settlements during a divorce or ending of a civil partnership

If you’re experiencing a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership, agreeing on how to split your finances can be a difficult situation to resolve.Some couples may be fortunate enough to be able to resolve matters amicably between themselves, while others…

Everything you need to know about The Winter Fuel Payment

The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment from the government to help eligible people with their heating costs during the colder months. It’s usually between £100 and £300, depending on your circumstances.If you’re eligible, you’ll typically receive your payment…

Cheap and free places to eat over the summer holidays

The summer holidays have arrived! While the kids might be excited for a long break, we’re aware of the extra financial pressure that it can put on families.Keeping track of what you’re spending while trying to make sure your children…

Are you missing out on unclaimed benefits?

Policy in Practice estimates that a staggering £23 billion of income-related benefits and social tariffs will not be claimed across Great Britain in 2024.Making sure that income is maximised through the take-up of benefits is vital to helping individuals on…

Communicating with bereaved people: A practical guide to having better conversations

How to communicate with bereaved people It’s National Bereaved Parents Day on 3rd July 2024, an awareness event established by charity A Child of Mine in 2020 to honour bereaved parents and to break the silence around the death of…

Write your Will for free in March

Wills aren’t just for the wealthy.It’s important for everyone to plan ahead, but did you know that over half of the adults in the UK don’t have a will?Without a clear Will in place, your wishes may not be followed…

How to protect yourself from online scams

Staying safe online is becoming increasingly difficult as cyberattacks become more sophisticated.Whether it be impersonating someone you know or an organisation/business that you trust, cybercriminals encourage individuals to share personal or sensitive information or click on malicious web links or…

Join the nation’s biggest mental health conversation

We’re celebrating Time to Talk Day today (February 1st), the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.The annual awareness day, by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, is a day for you. It’s a chance for you to be open with your friends,…

NHS Talking Therapies can help

The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies services.The services are effective, confidential and free…

Take advantage of PayPlan’s free money-saving tool BudgetSmart

Our online money tool, BudgetSmart, helps you maximise your income, reduce your spending and find savings in every corner of your finances.The interactive tool has hundreds of money-saving tips across eight core categories, including support with energy and water bills,…

Understanding the dangers of using Buy Now, Pay Later this Christmas

What is Buy Now, Pay Later?Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a payment option offered by retailers to allow customers to spread the cost or delay the payment of their purchase.It has become a very popular payment method for online…

Understanding economic abuse – why your voice matters this Talk Money Week

What is economic abuse?For Talk Money Week 2023, we’re teaming up with Broxtowe Women’s Project to raise awareness of economic abuse and the support available for victims.Economic abuse is a form of domestic abuse that involves a pattern of controlling,…

PayPlan enhances customer support with on-demand interpreting service

We’re taking our customer support to a new level by partnering with LanguageLine Solutions, to offer real-time interpreting in up to 240 different languages.In line with our commitment to our Consumer Duty responsibilities, the partnership with LanguageLine will ensure that…

PayPlan becomes Trauma Research UK’s first referral partner

PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, has committed its support to Trauma Research UK after becoming its first referral partner.Trauma Research UK is a national charity dedicated to making a difference, providing support and recovery programmes…

PayPlan manager championed by Trauma Research UK

PayPlan’s Vulnerability Champion, Natalie Sentance, has been presented with an award as recognition for her work at Trauma Research UK.Natalie is one of 13 mentors across the country for Trauma Research UK, which supports individuals who have experienced trauma.Natalie received…

Working together with NADP

Who are PayPlan?Since we started PayPlan almost 31 years ago we’ve helped over 1 million people to become debt-free, and every year we help over 100,000 more people with their finances – something we’re immensely proud of.We continue to keep…

Finalists at the Consumer Credit Awards

We are so excited to announce PayPlan are finalists in two categories at the Consumer Credit Awards 2023. The two categories are;Treating customers fairly champion Best financial support provider The Consumer Credit Awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated…