Welcome to PayPlan’s debt advice blog!
Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.
Living in Debt
21 Dec 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Sam, PayPlan Adviser
Industry News
15 Dec 2021
PayPlan…Debt Advice Provider of the Year!
It’s official! PayPlan has been awarded ‘Debt Advice Provider of the Year’, at last night’s (14 December) Credit Strategy Credit Awards.
Industry News
9 Dec 2021
UK Finance and BSA agree voluntary pause on residential and buy-to-let possessions
UK Finance and The Building Societies Association (BSA) have today announced a voluntary pause on possessions from Monday 13 December until Tuesday 4 January 2022.
Living in Debt
3 Dec 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Kim, PayPlan Adviser
Kim is a debt adviser at PayPlan. She uses her own lived experience of being in debt to support others who want to take back financial control. Here Kim tells her story of how she turned her finances around…
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas…have your presence be the present this year!
It’s difficult to think of what to buy people for Christmas gifts, especially when you’re on a budget. But setting a limit and sticking to your budget will make Christmas just as special without having the worry of the credit…
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
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
Jane has worked for PayPlan for over 20 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
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!
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”
Chris contacted PayPlan after the breakdown of his marriage. He works in the Police and was concerned being in debt may affect his career. Read his story here.
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.