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Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas…have your presence be the present this year!
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
We hope Yule like our Christmas dinner ideas!
Supermarkets are busy; turkeys are flying off the shelves and you can’t decide how many sprouts to get for Christmas dinner. But did you know that as a nation we spend £4.7 billion on Christmas food every year, with the…
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
Decorate this Christmas on a budget
How can you make your home festive on a budget? Here are some ways you can create a bit of Christmas sparkle in your home this year – without busting your budget.
Money Saving Ideas
1 Dec 2021
What’s your Christmas budget?
You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself this Christmas. In the first of our Christmas blogs, here are our top tips on how to save money, whilst still having lots of festive fun!
News and Stories
30 Nov 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Rising costs will make it harder for families to put food on the table, says PayPlan’s Autumn Income Shock Survey
PayPlan, one the largest UK providers of free debt advice, has released the results from its Autumn Income Shock Survey, commissioned to understand the growing impact of inflation on people in financially vulnerable situations.
Industry News
29 Nov 2021
PayPlan wins hat-trick of Collections & Customer Service awards!
We had a great time at the Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards (24 November) after winning three awards – the icing on the cake being when we were named Debt Advice Provider of the Year!
Living in Debt
24 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Jane, PayPlan Adviser
Industry News
23 Nov 2021
PayPlan partners with Plain Numbers to tackle low numeracy levels
We've joined forces with Plain Numbers, an organisation dedicated to helping firms support their customers who struggle with numbers and data.
Living in Debt
19 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Beth, PayPlan Adviser
Beth has worked for PayPlan for three years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Industry News
17 Nov 2021
PayPlan shortlisted for three prestigious Credit Awards!
Our awards success is continuing this year after being shortlisted for another three, this time at the prestigious Credit Strategy Credit Awards.
Living in Debt
11 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Julia, PayPlan Adviser
Julia has worked for PayPlan for ten years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Industry News
5 Nov 2021
PayPlan launches ‘Debt Doesn’t Discriminate’ campaign
We’re launching a new campaign to highlight – and break down – barriers that prevent some people from accessing debt help.
Client Stories
5 Nov 2021
Client story: A Director’s Breathing Space experience
A Director of a Limited company shares his thoughts on how Breathing Space improved his financial situation.
Client Stories
5 Nov 2021
Client story: Chris “You won’t regret reaching out”
Living in Debt
4 Nov 2021
Crypto trading is not the answer to solving your debts
With films like The Wolf of Wall Street glamourising the world of trading, there’s been a surge in people finding new ways to maximise their income in an attempt to ‘get rich quick’. The reality, though, is this is leaving…
Industry News
27 Oct 2021
Summary of the 2021 Government Autumn Budget
This year’s Autumn Budget was announced today (27 October 2021), which outlined the next steps of the UK’s Covid-19 economic recovery. Read a summary here.
Client News
27 Oct 2021
How Breathing Space has helped our customers so far
We sent a survey to some of our customers to find out how they felt about their Breathing Space experience, whether it had benefited them – and how they feel about their financial future.
Industry News
26 Oct 2021
Debt Free London unveils future vision for debt advice with PayPlan and Paylink Solutions
Ensuring vulnerable and underrepresented groups can access effective debt advice was top of the agenda at Debt Free London’s recent conference (21 October), where its vision for the future was announced.
Money Saving Ideas
20 Oct 2021
Cut the cost of Halloween – devilish ideas for the kids
Read these top tips about celebrating Halloween on a budget, without compromising any of the fun…
Industry News
20 Oct 2021
Debt Free London to launch new vision for debt advice this week
After a busy period adapting and responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Debt Free London is set to launch its vision for free debt advice in the post-pandemic future at a conference in London tomorrow.