We need to talk about money
Talk Money Week will boost our wallets… and could even help our kids The Covid pandemic has made it more important than ever that we can talk about money and …
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Debt plan ‘can boost mental health’
But charity finds the debt trap leaves people with lower wellbeing in general Getting to grips with our debt by putting a plan in place isn’t just good for our …
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Funeral poverty – a growing problem
The average funeral now costs more than £4,000 and it’s leaving people unable to pay Losing a loved-one is one of the worst things that can happen to us – …
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The Right To Breathing Space
A new government scheme aims to help people with problem debt by giving them time-out to seek professional help The Debt Respite Scheme, also known as ‘Breathing Space’, gives people …
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Buy-Now-Pay-Later debt crisis
Dear Anna, Since lockdown I’ve been stuck at home with three young children, two have learning difficulties. My partner lost his job because of coronavirus and has been suffering with …
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Debt Collectors Forced to Stand Down on Menacing Letters
As millions slip into arrears as a result of Covid-19, new rules mean changes to how debt collection letters are written. The Stop the Debt Threats campaign was launched almost …
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Bailiffs are Back
The lockdown ban on bailiffs entering our homes has ended. Here’s what we need to know if we get that knock on our door… The ban on bailiffs entering our …
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“I’ve spent the last of our savings on booze…”
Many have upped their alcohol intake since the coronavirus pandemic? But it could be cold comfort in the longer term as impact on our cash and health mounts up. Our …
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Repayment Agony
Dear Anna, I’ve lost my job because of coronavirus and money is really tight. As well as my credit card, I have a car I’m paying off. A friend mentioned …
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Fears of a Debt Time-Bomb
Advice agencies fear explosion of calls for help Support projects across the UK fear householders deferring rent, bills and debt payments will swamp helplines as lockdown lifts. Nik Browne, manager …
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Corona-Finance
We have produced a number for FAQs in response to the rapidly changing situation in the UK due to covid-19. You can read the FAQs, watch videos and submit your …
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Dealing With Debt
Debt awareness week starts on 23rd March. Started by the debt charity StepChange in 2014, the week is all about encouraging us to get early advice for problem debt. Debt …
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