Here’s Why Your Bank Balance May be About to Shrink
New rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are shaking up the way bank balances are presented to account holders. Here’s why your bank balance is going to look a little bit different… What’s going on?The FCA – a financial regulatory…
PayPlan Joins Collaboration to Tackle Financial Harms
GamCare, the leading national provider of gambling support, has launched a new collaborative initiative to tackle financial harms caused by problem gambling. PayPlan will be working hard to play a key part in this initiative and help those struggling financially.This…
Talking Money Matters on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October 2019. Results from a recent PayPlan survey, along with advice from the Samaritans, highlight the importance of seeking money advice sooner to try and support mental health problems. What is World Mental…
PayPlan nominated for SHOMO award
We’re proud to announce that we’ve recently been nominated for the Best Brand, Charity or Money Blog Award at the 2019 UK Money Bloggers’ annual awards ceremony, the SHOMO awards. Sponsored by QuidCo, the awards are a chance for some…
Home Repossessions And Possessions
As a homeowner or tenant, it’s natural to be worried about what would happen if you fall behind on your mortgage or rent. Unemployment, illness or a sudden drop in income can soon make monthly payments unmanageable, especially if you…
Some facts about bankruptcy
How to avoid the payday loan trap.
At Payplan we are seeing more people who have multiple payday loans calling us as they find themselves in the payday loan trap. People are finding it difficult to manage their finances and find themselves using a short term loans.…
Can I go bankrupt for free?
For those seeking help with their debts bankruptcy is often seen as the quick and easy solution. Some people also believe it is free. However, this is not the case. Let us explain…
Top five questions on… Bailiffs
Bailiffs can be one of the biggest worries if you are in debt. The potential threat from a creditor can leave you fearing what could happen if they send bailiffs round. The biggest problem many people have is that they…
What do I do if I received an Attachment of Earnings?
If you have been issued with a County Court Judgement (CCJ), you must maintain payments to the creditor until the debt has been cleared in full. However, if the payments stop, your creditor can apply to the court to have…
I can’t afford bankruptcy.
If you don't have any assets or a job that is easily affected then the chances are bankruptcy is an option for you. Many people choose to avoid bankruptcy as they have a home or other assets to protect, they…
How To Get Help With Bankruptcy Fees
Update: a new version of this blog is now available by clicking here I want to go bankrupt but I can’t afford the fees and so I’ll end up paying my debts for the rest of my life. How can…