If you find yourself struggling with debt, the prospect of a financial lifeline in the form of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) may feel like light at the end of a very dark tunnel. However, an IVA is not a magic bullet. While they are designed to help those in crippling debt tackle their repayments…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%,
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.
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?!’
Choosing to set up a debt management plan can be an important step toward a debt free future, though they do come with some important considerations. Starting a debt management plan can help consolidate your debts into one payment and make repayments more manageable
When dealing with your debts, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to begin moving towards getting debt free. We hope this article gives you all the information that you need and offers ways of seeking help to get in control of your debts in 2023.
Understanding and improving your credit score is a crucial step towards a successful financial future. In the UK, there are three primary options for reviewing your credit score; Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.