Fears over debt as people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas
Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope with rising food, fuel and energy bills.Loan sharks are targeting vulnerable people seeking credit and trapping them into a cycle…
How to Save Money This Christmas & Avoid the Debt Hangover in 2020
Christmas is a time when spending can easily get out of control. Even if you haven’t been extravagant, it takes a lot of planning and budgeting to avoid the January Christmas debt hangover. In January last year, around 7.9 million people…
5 Ways to Make Christmas More Affordable
Christmas might still be six weeks away but it is an expensive time of year - a time when a lot of people start to feel overwhelmed by the costs and turn to credit for help. This week's blog post…
Is Christmas Unaffordable for the Average Household?
Recent research from PayPlan has found that over half of parents will rely on their credit cards to cover their essential living costs this Christmas.Christmas is a time for spending with loved ones, but this usually results in overspending and…
3 quick and simple Christmas decoration ideas for you to try at home!
Why not get creative this year and try some homemade Christmas decoration ideas? These ideas are simple, cheap and fun to make with your family.