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Between the energy price rises, the end of furlough and the Universal Credit cut, it’s a hard time for many people. If your finances are affected, let us know.
March 26, 2021
Things to do at Easter
You know what Easter means, don’t you? It means you can eat as many chocolate eggs as you like without feeling guilty! After many long and very rainy months, Easter and Bank Holidays are an opportunity to explore fun activities,…
March 26, 2021
The new financial year: the good and the bad
March is almost over and the new financial year will be upon us very soon – which, as always, means lots of potential changes for your finances. (Annual changes like this are why we carry out regular income and expenditure reviews with…
March 25, 2021
Home improvements on a budget
Lockdown has been tough! Being stuck at home, staring at the same four walls, the same paintings, the same rugs, the same everything is enough to drive anyone to distraction. But maybe there is something we can do to change…
March 16, 2021
Extra Universal Credit & more coronavirus…
Last updated March 2021 Do you receive Universal Credit, or a different form of benefits? Or do you think you might need to start claiming benefits soon? Either way, you might be wondering what the Budget announcements last week meant…
March 11, 2021
Buy Now Pay Later – here’s what we fo…
New analysis by Financial Wellness Group shows that people using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans are getting into problem debt younger. Here’s what we found: The average age of customers seeking debt advice with BNPL debts is 34, compared…
March 10, 2021
Watch out for this email scam
Some customers have received emails that claim to be from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – you can see an example below. These are scam emails – if you receive one, we urge you to report this directly to the…
March 3, 2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: furlough ex…
Last updated 3rd March 2021. In today’s Budget, the government has announced extensions to both the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – better known as furlough – to provide support for people who aren’t…
March 3, 2021
What does the Budget mean for me?
On the 3rd of March the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, made the Budget announcements for the next year. This year, with so many British people relying on long-term financial support from the Government, such as the furlough scheme, we’ve all got…
February 24, 2021
Can you get a mortgage after a debt managemen…
A debt management plan (DMP) is an informal solution to help clear debts. For people with multiple lines of unsecured debt (such as credit cards or loans) debt management plans combine them into one, manageable monthly payment until the total…