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.
Attachment Order can vary depending on the type of order and the amount of debt that you owe. Earnings Attachment Orders can last until the debt is fully repaid or until you change jobs.
Financial setbacks can strike when we least expect them, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Whether it’s an unexpected job loss, medical emergency, or simply a rough patch that knocked your finances off track, the impact on your credit score can feel devastating. But here’s the truth: financial recovery is possible, and rebuilding your credit…
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…
When dealing with debts, it’s important to know the different types of credit and their implications. Especially in an ever-changing financial landscape like we’re seeing here in the UK. To help you better understand the different types of credit and debt in the UK in 2024, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide that covers the…
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.