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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.
Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.
We’ve launched a new partnership with the National Bereavement Service (NBS) to provide practical, emotional and financial support to those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.Through our new partnership, our clients dealing with grief or bereavement…
Last year we wrote about the rise of cryptocurrency and the potential dangers it can pose in terms of debt and mental health. As one of the UK’s leading providers of free debt advice and a referral partner for a…
The cost of living has been increasing across the UK since early 2021 and, in April 2022, inflation reached its highest recorded level. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) estimates it is now higher than at any time since around…
Following a hat-trick of wins in 2021, we've been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Credit Strategy Credit Awards. We've been shortlisted in two categories – Company Award for Business Continuity and Debt Advice Provider of the Year –…
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, we put together a list of coping strategies from the Mental Health Foundation to help you deal with loneliness and prevent some of the mental health problems that can come with it. It’s…
In our previous ‘What you could be entitled to’ blogs, we’ve referred to specific benefits you could be receiving, but there are other costs you could get help with too. We’ve put together a summary of the support you could…
Whether you’re a homeowner or a tenant, it’s important to know what support is out there to help you if you’re struggling financially. This blog takes a look at some of the areas you could look into if you feel…
When we speak to clients, they often say that making that first step to contact us is the hardest, but once they have, they start to feel like a weight has been lifted from their shoulders. There’s also lot of…
There are several benefits which you could be entitled to so it’s worth checking your eligibility. We've put together an outline of Universal Credit and the different elements you could be entitled to.
Statistics from Carers UK show that one in eight adults in the UK – around 6.5 million people – are carers, and every day another 6,000 people take on a caring responsibility. Even if you support someone but don’t really…
Over 32 million people in the UK pay tax each year*, but many aren’t aware of the Income Tax relief they could be entitled to. We’ve put together a list of tax relief elements that you could claim, which could…
Make sure you put a date in your diary for National Meter Reading Day on 31 March. The OFGEM energy price cap is increasing on 1 April. If you pay for your energy by direct debit, it’s important you submit…
Our CEO, Rachel Duffey, has been featured on the Credit Strategy’s new Credit 500, an index of the most influential people in consumer and commercial credit in 2022.
We’ve put together a summary of the 2022 Spring Statement headlines and what these might mean to you.
Living costs are rising and we know this is a real worry for a lot of people, particularly when it comes to rising energy prices. We’ve compiled some top tips to help you make your home more energy efficient and…
A lot of households are finding their money is being stretched due to increasing living costs and soaring energy prices. There are some simple changes you can make to your daily activities though which could save you a lot of…
Spring is the season of new beginnings! For many of us, this means embracing tradition with a good clear out and spring clean – but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Instead of tackling everything at once, try doing…