Money Saving Ideas
20 May 2019
Living in Debt
25 Mar 2019
How to Get Out of Debt and Spring Clean Your Finances
The January blues have subsided and the sun is coming out. The temptation to loosen the belt and relax your spending habits is undeniable. Here at PayPlan we’ve put together a list of financial top tips for creating and staying…
Money Management
18 Jan 2019
Consolidating credit card debt – our top 5 tips
Feeling blue after getting into the red over the festive period? Fear not, there are lots of things you can do about problem credit card debt to get you back on the path to financial freedom in 2019.Assess your situationThe…
In other news
11 Jan 2019
Big Energy Saving Week – how could you save money on bills?
What is Big Energy Saving Week?Big Energy Saving Week (BESW) is a national partnership campaign aimed at helping people to understand their energy use and get cheaper energy bills. BESW offers helpful links to compare energy bills, as well as…
Money Saving Ideas
3 Jan 2019
Dry January: reduce alcohol & increase your bank balance!
A survey from Experian found that the average Briton spends over 0 on alcohol, food and drink for Christmas. This total includes an average £53 spend on topping up the drinks cabinet at home! Dry January may be just the…
Money Saving Ideas
20 Dec 2018
Your Guide to Boxing Day Leftovers
Christmas is a time for family, friends and food. We Brits love a Christmas dinner, but we’re also keen on Boxing Day leftovers…or are we?It’d be so easy to go out after Christmas, and dine in pubs and restaurants, but…
Money Saving Ideas
2 Aug 2018
Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners
Money Saving Ideas
6 Jul 2018
Ways to save the environment and save money!
There is a lot in the news at the moment about how we are all using too much plastic and the need to cut down in order to save our oceans and the planet. You may think that cutting down…
Money Saving Ideas
8 Feb 2018
Six Tips for Saving Money During Half Term
Today our guest blog is from Charli, who writes over at One Wage Family, here she gives us her top tips for saving money with the kids over half term! Another half term is nearly upon us and that means…
Money Saving Ideas
13 Nov 2017
How to save money on food bills this festive season
With the festive season nearly upon us, and with one of the biggest expenses over the season down to the food we indulge in, so we’ve decided to write up a few ideas on how to cut the food bill…
Money Saving Ideas
31 Oct 2017
A Healthy Holiday On A Healthy Budget
As the nights draw in, the temptation to get away on holiday can be irresistible. While a week of winter sun may be out of the question, there are still plenty of ways to bag yourself a few days away…
Money Saving Ideas
20 Oct 2017
Halloween Tips That Won’t Scare Your Bank Balance
With Halloween creeping up on us, it is time to start thinking about how to get yourself, and your home, dressed up and in the ghoulish spirit.
Money Saving Ideas
13 Oct 2017
Switching Bank Accounts: The Best Perks and Freebies
While the practice of switching providers to reduce your energy bills or mobile phone costs is well documented and commonly used, one easy money hack that is less commonly used is the process of switching bank accounts. There is always…
Money Saving Ideas
11 Oct 2017
Keep The Kids Entertained This October Half-Term
Money Saving Ideas
3 Oct 2017
Buy to Save: The Purchases That Keep You Quids In
While we’re not encouraging you to go out and splash the cash, there are times when a little investment really pays off. Those of us on a budget know that a big supermarket shop is less expensive than multiple trips…
Money Saving Ideas
3 Oct 2017
How Eating Seasonally Could Benefit Your Health.. and Your Bank Balance
The start of autumn always reminds us just how much food we have on our doorsteps. Bramley apples and blackberries are in plentiful supply at this time of year and not only are they delicious and healthy, they can also…
Money Saving Ideas
7 Feb 2017
How to do Valentine’s Day on a budget
The run up to Valentine's Day brings with it a certain amount of pressure to do something special for your partner and when budgets are tight you may find yourself worrying that you are unable to create the perfect day…
Living in Debt
10 Mar 2016
PayPlan’s new debt tool: Diagnose Your Debt
PayPlan have launched a new debt test to see how well you are managing your money. Diagnose your Debt asks a series of questions centered around the most common debt warning signs and will use your answers to highlight how…
Money Saving Ideas
29 Sep 2015
Top Tips for Curbing your Daily Spending Habits
It doesn’t matter how many big money decisions you make or how many tough choices you take to get your debt under control: if you’re spending too much on day-to-day stuff then you’ll struggle to fix your finances. A coffee,…
Money Saving Ideas
3 May 2015
Style Your Home Without Breaking The Bank
Each month we are doing a cost cutting feature on the blog. This month we look at how you could refurbish your home without breaking the bank.