Changing from IVA to Debt Management Plan
IVAs and Debt Management Plans are common debt solutions. Here, we explain how they differ and whether you can switch from an IVA to a DMP.
Purple Tuesday: Care Team – MoneyPlus Advice
Purple Tuesday is being held on Tuesday 7th November this year. The day is a celebration to promote accessibility and inclusivity across all businesses in all sectors.
IVA Living Costs: What’s Left?
How much does an IVA leave you to live on? If you’re struggling to manage your debts, you might be thinking about applying for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). This is an agreement you come to with your creditors to repay part or all of the money you owe over a certain period of time…
How to Save Money: 5 Cash Saving Tips
If you’re feeling the financial pinch, rest assured you’re not alone. Thanks to recent energy price hikes, increasing interest rates, rising food prices and more, many consumers are under strain. However, with a little know-how, there are steps you can take to help you put money aside on a regular basis.
The Pros and Cons of Payday Loans
A payday loan is a form of short-term credit designed to offer quick financial relief. It’s intended to be repaid by the following payday. Payday loans can be a good option for people looking for quick financial relief, however, they can come with some considerations for people who may be in a difficult financial situation.
Monthly Savers
Save money this month by preparing meals at home. Autumn is the perfect time to transition into Winter warming meals that are ideal for batch cooking, for example, soups, stews, and casseroles.
World Mental Health Day 2023
World Mental Health Day is about increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, and driving positive change. It’s an opportunity to start a conversation about mental health, and this year, we want to find out how our finances can impact our mental well being.
Premier League Gambling Awareness
As the football season officially kicks off, millions of eager fans will be getting back into the match-day spirit and engaging in the usual activities that make up a fresh season of Premier League football. For a significant proportion of fans, that includes match betting and gambling.
6 Reasons Behind UK’s Retail Market Decline
2023 has proved a difficult year for businesses across the UK with the retail sector in particular struggling to find it’s footing between tradition and transformation. This struggle has been brought into the spotlight with the recent collapse of budget retail giant Wilko, who entered into administration on 10th August, 2023, with 400 stores and 12,000 jobs currently at risk of disappearing from the market.
Bank of England Raises Interest Rates
Like the previous 10-year high wasn’t enough, the Bank of England has again raised interest rates, now to a new 15-year high. On August 3rd the base rate was raised by a quarter percentage point putting the country at 5.25%,
How To Get Out of Debt Without a Loan
Sometimes trying to manage your debts can feel like a vicious cycle of borrowing to pay. When you’re struggling to repay debts it may seem like taking out further credit is the only option, but we’re here to tell you there are options out there to get ahead of your debts without taking on any more.
Rising Interest and Mortgage Rates
You may have seen mortgage and interest rates being mentioned in the news more than usual recently. And with rates on the rise, you’d be forgiven for thinking ‘what is happening?’, and ‘why are they rising at such a fast rate?!’