Client story: Fraud victim Harry encourages others to reach out for support
As part of Debt Awareness Week, we caught up with Harry, a former PayPlan client. Harry finished his Debt Management Plan (DMP) with us last year and wanted to share his experience with others to encourage them to reach out…
Client story: Ellie hopes to help others struggling with bipolar disorder and their debts
In our latest case study, we caught up with our client Ellie, who wanted to share her story in order to help other people who were struggling with bipolar disorder and their debts, to encourage them to reach out to…
How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise
We’ve put together some information on how you can protect yourself against rises in mortgage rates. The first thing to check is what type of mortgage you’re on (if you don’t know this already). The effect of an interest rate…
Council tax – what support is out there and where to find it
Millions of households are expected to face an increase in their council tax bill from April.As reported by the BBC[1], the County Councils Network (CCN) found three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published budget details are…
The importance of cyber security awareness and steps you can take to protect yourself online
As people try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis, there’s been a noticeable rise in cyber security threats taking place online. As part of Safer Internet Day (February 7), we’ve put some tips together to help you understand…
PayPlan supports Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health campaign
PayPlan continues work with Plain Numbers as three more staff members become practitioners
PayPlan continues to act on its commitment to improving its services for customers with low numeracy levels after a second wave of staff became Plain Numbers practitioners.Plain Numbers help firms support their customers by presenting numbers and data in a…
Get your finances back on track in 2023
Whether you’ve got debts to pay off or want to begin putting any spare cash aside each month, we’ve put some tips together to help you on the road to your financial goal in 2023.A New Year’s resolution can often…
Fears over debt as people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas
Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope with rising food, fuel and energy bills.Loan sharks are targeting vulnerable people seeking credit and trapping them into a cycle…
What is Debt Awareness Week and how can you get help?
Debt Awareness Week is an annual campaign that aims to encourage people to speak up and seek advice quickly to ensure their debt problems don’t spiral out of control.When is Debt Awareness Week? In 2021, Debt Awareness Week takes place between…
Top financial tips for self-employed workers
The recent budget announcement was highly anticipated by millions up and down the country, including self-employed workers who found out that the Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) would remain in place and provide two further grants to help cover average…
What could the 2021 budget mean for your finances?
The Chancellor announced the budget on 3rd March 2021 to outline the Government’s financial plan for the coming year and beyond.The announcement was highly anticipated by millions up and down the country, including workers, businesses and low-income households negatively affected…
Tackle the financial third wheel this Valentine’s Day
Financial Wellbeing hub launched
PayPlan launches Financial Wellbeing hubDebt is a major problem in the UK. The effects of Coronavirus over the past 12 months has caused more people to fall behind on repayments and require support with managing their money and mental health.…
How to beat Blue Monday in 5 steps
What is Blue Monday?Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year. But, spoiler alert, it is nothing more than a 16-year old marketing idea that has gone viral every year since it was made up.…
What to do if you’re struggling to pay your rent
With unemployment levels expected to reach a staggering 2.6 million by the middle of 2021, the sad reality is that many people across the UK will be struggling to pay their bills this year. Whilst redundancies are devastating for everyone,…
PayPlan team raises £1,500 for Broxtowe Women’s Project
The team at PayPlan have been busy raising money for East-Midlands domestic abuse charity Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP).BWP offers support for individuals directly and indirectly affected by domestic abuse, but they also work with businesses (like PayPlan) to help staff…
PayPlan and Experian discuss debt and credit score
Ryan Horton from PayPlan and John Webb from Experian answered the big questions concerning your credit score and debt in a Facebook Live event earlier this month.We’ve collated the questions covered, along with a few highlights from their answers…My income…
Mental Health – PayPlan supports calls to improve access to debt advice
Nearly half of people in problem debt have a mental health problem. Yet, symptoms of many mental health problems like difficulty communicating, impaired clarify of thought and reduced concentration, can make it difficult for people to engage with debt advice.Every…