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Archive 23 Aug 2010

5 Ways To Save On Your Fuel Consumption

Archive 4 Jun 2010

5 Ways to Cut Your Bills

Can you cut your bills? The following bill cutting tips could help you save money on your monthly outgoings. Click here for further budgeting advice 1. Cut your TV package Ask yourself this question; do you really watch all the…

Archive 20 May 2010

Budgeting Loans from the Social Fund

Low-income? (Information on this page is taken from Direct.gov.uk) If you’re on a low income and need help with certain important costs, you may be able to get an interest-free Budgeting Loan from the Social Fund that you pay back.…

Archive 22 Apr 2010

Government ‘must act urgently’ to regulate debt management industry that will cost consumers £¼bn in 2010

£¼ billion bill to consumers in 2010 New research published today says that consumers will be hit with a bill of over £¼ billion in 2010 in set up and management fees to ‘debt management plan’ (DMP) providers despite the…

Archive 4 Jan 2010

Prioritise Your Costs and Debts in 2010

04 January 2010 Are you struggling to manage your bills at the beginning of what could be a tough year? If so, understanding, prioritising and managing your monthly costs and debts could give you a financial head-start in 2010.

Archive 5 Nov 2009

5 Money Saving Tips to Help Your Cash Budget

Five Money Saving Tips Many of us have noticed the recent rise yet again in fuel prices at the pump, which, according to the AA, are now at their highest in 2009. Now is therefore a good a time as…

Archive 30 Jun 2009

‘Debt Sale Scams Beware’ Warns Office of Fair Trading

Archive 22 May 2009

Debt Counsellor Of The Year – Credit Today Awards 2009

Grantham, UK 19 May 2009 - Payplan's specialist money adviser Diane Watson, has been voted 'Debt Counsellor of the Year' award by Credit Today awards in London. The judges recognised her twelve years experience and debt counselling expertise - and…

Archive 21 Apr 2009

The Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme

Tuesday 21st April 2009 saw the launch of a new government backed initiative that is intended to provide greater assurance to homeowners that they will be able to remain in their homes

Archive 7 Nov 2008

Debt In 2009 & Latest Insolvency Figures

07 November 2008 - Payplan Media Release Payplan clients are £650 per month short of their financial commitments, and many put off getting debt help for far too long. Following today's Insolvency Figures, Payplan predicts 2009 will force many people…

Archive 29 Aug 2008

Help For Fuel Bills Demanded By UK Charities

Fuel Bill Help Urgently Needed Due to Gas/Electricity Bills Rise Government help for fuel bills has been demanded by consumer groups and charities following yet further announcements from two more leading energy providers explaining the increase in fuel prices for their…

Competitions 14 Jul 2008

How To Get Help With Bankruptcy Fees

Update: a new version of this blog is now available by clicking here I want to go bankrupt but I can’t afford the fees and so I’ll end up paying my debts for the rest of my life. How can…

Archive 1 May 2008

Problems Opening A New Basic Bank Account?

Debt Question Of The WeekI have been trying to open a new cash card account at the bank but they keep telling me I can’t have a basic bank account and that I must apply for a current one. Do…

Archive 16 Jan 2008

Beware IVA Debt Advice from TV Adverts

Archive 6 Nov 2007

Award nomination for Payplan client

Payplan client, charity fundraiser and Multiple Sclerosis sufferer Karen Mascoll has recently been shortlisted for the ‘Croydon Charity Champion 2007’. This follows one of the proudest moments in her life when she completed the London Marathon in April to raise…

Archive 30 Oct 2007

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