Steve has worked for MoneyPlus Advice for 14 years and has a huge amount of experience in the debt advice industry.
If you’ve ever thought, ‘I feel stupid about debt’ or ‘I’m ashamed of my money problems’, you’re far from the only one. Money troubles can make even the most confident person feel uncertain, ashamed, or worried about what others might think. It’s important to know that feeling this way doesn’t say anything about your worth,…
Receiving a court letter for unpaid debt can be worrying – especially if you’re unsure what it means or what you’re expected to do. If you’ve been sent a CCJ letter in the UK or another official notice, it’s important to act quickly. Ignoring a debt letter from court can make things worse, but the…
When you’re overwhelmed by debt, it’s easy to feel frozen. You might have looked into debt solutions but found there were too many debt options to make sense of. Or perhaps you’ve been so stuck with money worries that you haven’t been able to face the decision at all. If that sounds familiar, you’re not…
If you’ve been contacted by a debt collector, it’s natural to feel uneasy. Whether they’ve called, sent a letter, or even visited your home, it’s important to know that you have rights and options when dealing with them. This guide explains how to stop debt collectors from acting outside the rules, how to respond confidently,…
Being contacted by a debt collector can be overwhelming, but it’s important to know that you have rights. Whether you’re receiving constant letters, phone calls or home visits, there are rules about how and when a debt collector can get in touch with you. This guide explains your legal rights, what debt collectors can and…
Finding yourself in debt can feel overwhelming – especially when there are so many options to choose from. If you’re wondering which debt solution is right for you, this tool-style guide is here to help. We’ve broken down some of the most common debt situations and matched them to possible solutions to consider. Everyone’s circumstances…
If you’re feeling ashamed to ask for money advice, you’re not alone. Many people across the UK quietly struggle with debt or financial pressure – often for months or even years – because they’re too embarrassed to talk about it. If that sounds familiar, take a moment to pause. The fact you’re here, reading this,…
When your monthly outgoings are bigger than the money coming in, it can feel like you’re stuck in a hole you can’t climb out of. Rising living costs mean more households are facing this problem, and it’s not always easy to know what to do first. In this guide, we’ll help you spot the warning…
If you’re worried about money but aren’t sure exactly how much you owe, you’re not alone. Many people lose track of their debts over time. This can happen if you’ve had multiple loans or credit cards, moved house, or simply avoided dealing with letters from lenders. But the fact is, knowing the full picture is…
Payday should be a relief – the day your wages arrive after weeks of hard work. For many people, though, it is not always a happy occasion at all. Instead of feeling secure, they feel tense, unsettled, or even panicked. This feeling is called payday anxiety. It is becoming more common as the cost of…
Struggling to pay your rent can feel scary, especially when everything else is getting more expensive too. If you’ve missed a payment or are worried you might soon, you’re not alone. More and more renters are in the same situation and need help to understand what happens next. In this guide, we explain what rent…
Debt can build up slowly. At first, it might be a credit card here or a loan there. But over time, it can grow into something much harder to manage. This is what’s known as a debt cycle – a pattern where your borrowing keeps growing, and it feels like there’s no way out. Understanding…