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Child maintenance: All you need to know

Getting your head around child maintenance can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with a changing family situation. However, whether you’re a single parent paying support or receiving it from a former partner, understanding how it works – and what knock-on effects it can have on your wider financial situation – can help reduce stress…

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Can tax credit debt be written off?

Facing tax credit overpayment debt can be overwhelming and stressful. One unexpected notification from HMRC can quickly derail your financial stability, leaving you anxious about potential consequences. At MoneyPlus, we understand that these situations are rarely straightforward and can happen to anyone due to life changes, administrative errors, or misunderstandings. In this guide, we walk…

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Bailiff Advice & Help

If you’re struggling with debt, it can be very overwhelming, especially if you’re expecting a visit from a bailiff. Also known as enforcement agents, bailiffs are people who collect debts on behalf of a creditor and can cause fear or uncertainty for many people. Knowing your rights and what powers bailiffs have can help the…

Universal Credit: All you need to know

If you’re struggling with debt, Universal Credit (UC) can be a vital lifeline. Offering financial support and a pathway to regain control of your finances, UC was introduced as a way to simplify the UK’s state welfare system. Since its introduction in 2013, UC replaced what used to be a series of individual benefits with…

How much to spend on Christmas gifts

With Halloween and Bonfire Night out of the way, it’s almost time to get the Christmas decorations out once again. For the majority of us, the festive period is a season of joy, love, and togetherness – but for many others, it also brings financial stress. And regardless of whether you’re financially comfortable or struggling…

5 Ways To Cut The Cost Of Driving

After rent or mortgage, your car is probably the biggest consumer of your cash. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a rackety run-around or a sleek saloon, keeping it on the road is a major expense with rising fuel prices, car insurance, tax, maintenance, servicing and MOT. Here are five quick wins to help put the…

Cut The Cost Of Your Motor Insurance

For sale: Your dream car. Comes complete with full service history and insurance costs that will take a big chunk out of your driving budget. Insuring your car is an absolute necessity. But, if you’re not careful, it can be an expensive essential for getting behind the wheel of your new motor. Check out these…

How To Find The Cheapest Mortgage

When you start looking round for a new home, there are plenty of important questions that need answering. Such as: ‘Is there enough room for a pool table / 62 pairs of shoes?’; ‘Do the neighbours like rap music?’; Or ‘How far away is the nearest pub?’ But the two you need to address first…