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Money Saving Ideas 2 Dec 2021

Decorate this Christmas on a budget

Money Saving Ideas 1 Dec 2021

What’s your Christmas budget?

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself this Christmas. In the first of our Christmas blogs, here are our top tips on how to save money, whilst still having lots of festive fun!

News and Stories 30 Nov 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Rising costs will make it harder for families to put food on the table, says PayPlan’s Autumn Income Shock Survey

PayPlan, one the largest UK providers of free debt advice, has released the results from its Autumn Income Shock Survey, commissioned to understand the growing impact of inflation on people in financially vulnerable situations.

Industry News 29 Nov 2021

PayPlan wins hat-trick of Collections & Customer Service awards!

We had a great time at the Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards (24 November) after winning three awards – the icing on the cake being when we were named Debt Advice Provider of the Year!

Living in Debt 24 Nov 2021

‘My Debt Story’: Jane, PayPlan Adviser

Jane has worked for PayPlan for over 20 years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.

Industry News 23 Nov 2021

PayPlan partners with Plain Numbers to tackle low numeracy levels

We've joined forces with Plain Numbers, an organisation dedicated to helping firms support their customers who struggle with numbers and data.

Living in Debt 19 Nov 2021

‘My Debt Story’: Beth, PayPlan Adviser

Industry News 17 Nov 2021

PayPlan shortlisted for three prestigious Credit Awards!

Our awards success is continuing this year after being shortlisted for another three, this time at the prestigious Credit Strategy Credit Awards.

Living in Debt 11 Nov 2021

‘My Debt Story’: Julia, PayPlan Adviser

Julia has worked for PayPlan for ten years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.

Industry News 5 Nov 2021

PayPlan launches ‘Debt Doesn’t Discriminate’ campaign

We’re launching a new campaign to highlight – and break down – barriers that prevent some people from accessing debt help.

Client Stories 5 Nov 2021

Client story: A Director’s Breathing Space experience

A Director of a Limited company shares his thoughts on how Breathing Space improved his financial situation.

Client Stories 5 Nov 2021

Client story: Chris “You won’t regret reaching out”

Chris contacted PayPlan after the breakdown of his marriage. He works in the Police and was concerned being in debt may affect his career. Read his story here.

Living in Debt 4 Nov 2021

Crypto trading is not the answer to solving your debts

With films like The Wolf of Wall Street glamourising the world of trading, there’s been a surge in people finding new ways to maximise their income in an attempt to ‘get rich quick’. The reality, though, is this is leaving…

Industry News 27 Oct 2021

Summary of the 2021 Government Autumn Budget

Client News 27 Oct 2021

How Breathing Space has helped our customers so far

We sent a survey to some of our customers to find out how they felt about their Breathing Space experience, whether it had benefited them – and how they feel about their financial future.

Industry News 26 Oct 2021

Debt Free London unveils future vision for debt advice with PayPlan and Paylink Solutions

Ensuring vulnerable and underrepresented groups can access effective debt advice was top of the agenda at Debt Free London’s recent conference (21 October), where its vision for the future was announced.

Money Saving Ideas 20 Oct 2021

Cut the cost of Halloween – devilish ideas for the kids

Read these top tips about celebrating Halloween on a budget, without compromising any of the fun…

Industry News 20 Oct 2021

Debt Free London to launch new vision for debt advice this week

After a busy period adapting and responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Debt Free London is set to launch its vision for free debt advice in the post-pandemic future at a conference in London tomorrow.

Industry News 4 Oct 2021

PayPlan receives three Collections & Customer Service Awards nominations

We’re continuing our stream of awards success with another three nominations at this year’s Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards.

Industry News 1 Oct 2021

Double award-win for PayPlan at Women in Credit Awards!

It was smiles and celebrations all round last night with two PayPlan ladies winning at this year’s Credit Strategy Women in Credit Awards.

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