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  • How to Deal with Your Creditors

    How to Deal with Your Creditors
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    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…

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  • Tenancy Deposit Scheme

    Tenancy Deposit Scheme

    Tenancy Deposit Claims All deposits must be held in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme according to laws introduced in April 2007. These laws require landlords to protect a new tenants deposit in a one of three government schemes: The Deposit Protection Service, The Tenancy Deposit Scheme or MyDeposits within 30 days of receiving a tenant’s…

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  • Stop Bailiffs Today: Debt Management Plans

    Stop Bailiffs Today: Debt Management Plans

    Can a debt management plan stop bailiffs? This is one of the most common questions people ask when looking for debt advice online. Each debt is different and the measures and protections a debt management plan can give a debtor ranges depending on the types of debts, amount of debts and any actions already taken…

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  • Cost of Living

    Cost of Living
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    Millions are seeing their household bills rising, due to an increased cost of living and inflation currently affecting the UK. It’s estimated that one in five people will be driven into debt this year.

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  • Our Guide to Pet Ownership Savings 2024

    Our Guide to Pet Ownership Savings 2024
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    A pet is for life not just for Christmas… and so are the costs. Having a furry friend in your life can be a joy but it isn’t unfortunately one that comes with a price tag. MoneyPlus have created a complete guide to the costs and considerations pet owners should know before getting that doggy…

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  • Five Tips for Saving on Your Weekly Shop

    Five Tips for Saving on Your Weekly Shop
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    Doing the weekly food shop rarely comes with many surprises, but over the last few months, many got an unwelcome shock when their usual weekly shop came with an unusual price tag. Food bills are predicted to rise by £454 this year, higher than previous predictions. Back in April, researchers at Kantar estimated that the…

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  • Understanding Liz Truss’ New Energy Plan

    Understanding Liz Truss’ New Energy Plan

    Among the cost-of-living crisis and the mountain of headlines surrounding it. The recent conservative leadership race has finally come to an end with MP Lizz Truss announced on 5/9/2022 to be the next leader of the Tory party and prime minister of England. While this means a lot of different things, what it might mean…

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  • Priority Bills: Tips for 2024

    Priority Bills: Tips for 2024
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    Tips for paying your priority bills in 2024 With rising living costs, it’s becoming harder to keep up with household bills. As costs put a squeeze on household finances, paying your priority bills has become the main financial goal of 2024. What are priority bills? Priority bills are those that carry the most serious consequences…

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  • Cost of Living Sparks Surge in Debt Help

    Cost of Living Sparks Surge in Debt Help
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    Latest internal statistics at MoneyPlus show a sharp rise in cost of living related enquires and predict further rises later in 2022.

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  • Why #debtawarenessweek Matters

    Why #debtawarenessweek Matters

    It doesn’t matter which rock you have spent the last few months living under, chances are debt, and the rising cost of living prices have found their way to you. 2022 is the year where debt discussion is more vital than ever before. What has, for many, either been quietly brewing or was a nagging…

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  • Best Money Saving Apps in 2024

    Best Money Saving Apps in 2024

    Best money saving apps in 2024 We all need a break from rising costs. With what seems like constant price hikes and inflation where even the Tesco meal deal isn’t safe, we could all do with some freebies. Here at MoneyPlus, we thought we’d highlight some great free apps that might save you some money…

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  • Credit Scores

    Credit Scores
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    In its essence, a credit score is a number that lenders (banks, car finance dealers etc.) use to determine the risk associated with loaning money to someone. These lenders decide how much they’re willing to loan you (and at what interest rate) based on your credit score – it can also be checked by landlords and insurance…

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