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…
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.
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.
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.
An Attachment of Earning Order (AEO) is a legal process that allows creditors to recover unpaid debts from your earnings. Unlike Direct Earnings Attachments (DEAs), which are used to recover benefit overpayments, AEOs can be applied debts such as court fines, council tax, and child maintenance payments.
There are several legal mechanisms that creditors or legal bodies can take against you in order to recover payments through your wage. In the UK, these include Attachment of Earnings Orders, Deductions of Earnings Orders and Direct Earnings Attachments. As each is unique and can affect your earnings in different ways, it’s important to understand…
Clearscore was founded in July 2015, and was the UK’s first provider of free credit scores allowing users to view a snapshot of their finances and reports, they also offer consumer advice and protection services.
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.…
A debt management plan is what’s known as an informal debt solution, this means that there are no legal processes involved. Basically, you contact your creditors and agree to repay at a rate you can afford. Whilst we obviously recommend having a professional do this for you, it is certainly something that you can, if…