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Equifax Review 2023
Looking to understand and improve your credit score can be important step in a successful financial future. Equifax are one of the three main options for credit score in the UK alongside Experian and Clearscore. As one of the most popular credit reporting services, Equifax is one option for people looking to get a better…
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Can being debt aware help you to become debt free?
In 2023, discussing debt continues to be essential. The issue of debt became a vivid reality for people across the UK with the on-going cost-of-living crisis, and a new wave of people nationwide are struggling amid economic instability. Many are now feeling financially insecure for the first time, and don’t know that help that is…
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Guide to using Experian 2023
Guide to using Experian During difficult financial times, keeping on top of your credit score can give you a valuable insight on how you’re really managing. There are three major credit scoring agencies in the UK: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. As one of the most popular credit reporting services, Experian is one option for people…
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Understanding your Credit Score: and how to improve it
A credit score is a simplified overview of your credit history, giving lenders and prospective loan providers a general idea of your previous credit commitments, repayments and reliability. Currently in the UK, credit scores are measured by three credit reference agencies (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion), who monitor and allow you to check your credit score.…
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Energy Saving Tips
Energy Saving Tips Energy, alongside inflation, cost-of-living, and crisis, is a word you’re probably sick of hearing at this point. With the current energy crisis and rising inflation costs, it feels like you can’t turn anywhere without another headline about the rising costs. Well, this is another one of those articles… However, rather than blast…
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MoneyPlus money saving guide to owning a pet 2022
MoneyPlus money saving guide to owning a pet 2022 A pet is for life not just for Christmas… and so are the costs. Having a furry friend in your life can be a joy but it isn’t unfortunately one that comes with a price tag. MoneyPlus have created a complete guide to the costs and…
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Five tips for saving on your weekly shop
Five tips for saving on your weekly shop Doing the weekly food shop rarely comes with many surprises, but over the last few months, many got an unwelcome shock when their usual weekly shop came with an unusual price tag. Food bills are predicted to rise by £454 this year, higher than previous predictions. Back…
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Understanding Liz Truss’ new energy plan
Understanding Liz Truss’ new energy plan Among the cost-of-living crisis and the mountain of headlines surrounding it. The recent conversative leadership race has finally come to an end with MP Lizz Truss announced on 5/9/2022 to be the next leader of the Tory party and prime minister of England. While this means a lot of…
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Tips for paying your priority bills in 2022
Tips for paying your priority bills in 2022 With rising living costs, it’s becoming harder to keep up with household bills. As costs put a squeeze on household finances, paying your priority bills has become the main financial goal of 2022. What are priority bills? Priority bills are those that carry the most serious consequences…
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Tips for budgeting during a recession
Tips for budgeting during a recession When it comes to your finances, the best thing you can do is be prepared. No matter how well you think you are doing, unexpected bills can still crop up. This winter, the UK cost-of-living crisis is set to worsen, with energy bills expected to rise as high as…
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People seeking debt help due to cost of living, more than doubles this year alone.
Latest internal statistics at MoneyPlus show a sharp rise in cost of living related enquires and predict further rises later in 2022.
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Why #debtawarenessweek matters more than ever before
Why #debtawarenessweek matters more than ever before It doesn’t matter which rock you have spent the last few months living under, chances are debt, and the rising cost of living prices have found their way to you. 2022 is the year where debt discussion is more vital than ever before. What has, for many, either…