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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 Management
25 Mar 2022
Don’t forget to take your gas and electricity meter readings on 31 March!
News and Stories
24 Mar 2022
PayPlan CEO listed on Credit 500 Index
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.
Industry News
24 Mar 2022
The 2022 Spring Statement and what it could mean for you
We’ve put together a summary of the 2022 Spring Statement headlines and what these might mean to you.
Money Management
14 Mar 2022
Top tips to keep your home warm and reduce your energy bills
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…
Money Management
11 Mar 2022
Ten tips for cutting your energy bill
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…
Money Management
11 Mar 2022
Spring cleaning your finances doesn’t have to be a chore!
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…
Money Management
4 Mar 2022
What to do if you’re a student worried about your finances
Money Management
23 Feb 2022
Where to get advice about rising energy costs
The last few years have caused a lot of upheaval to everyday finances, and unfortunately this seems set to continue as we face a new cost of living crisis and rising energy bills. The good news is, if you’re worried…
Living in Debt
3 Feb 2022
PayPlan here to help if increasing living costs are affecting your mental wellbeing
With energy bills increasing, along with food prices and fuel costs rising too, it’s understandable many people are wondering how they’re going to make ends meet.And it’s not just household budgets that are suffering. The worry and stress of struggling…
Client Stories
19 Jan 2022
Client story: Maggie “I was terrified of bailiffs turning up at my door”
Read about how Maggie turned her finances around when her debts began to spiral out of control.
News and Stories
17 Jan 2022
PayPlan partners with Bipolar UK to provide further support to people with mental health conditions
We’ve partnered with Bipolar UK to provide appropriate support and debt advice to new and existing clients who are affected by bipolar.
Money Management
6 Jan 2022
Look after your mental, physical and financial wellbeing this year
It’s another New Year, and many of us will be scratching our heads trying to think of New Year’s Resolutions that we can keep. This year don’t pick a big resolution, instead make small lifestyle changes that make you feel…
Money Management
21 Dec 2021
New Year? New You? New Budget!
Happy New Year! We’re here to support you with your New Year’s resolution. Whether you’re going to be saving money by quitting smoking or by eating healthier, we can help you make a budget to achieve your goals.
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
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.