News and tips on tackling debt, living on a debt plan and other debt matters
How will starting a debt solution impact your credit score?
Posted 05 March 2018 by Christine Walsh
Starting a debt solution might be the right way for you to take control of your debts, but the knock-on effect could be a badly damaged credit score, right? Come to think of it, if you go on a debt solution, could it stop you from ever borrowing again?
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IVA definition and what it means for you
Posted 10 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
What do you need to know when you’re thinking of starting an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)?
What’s the IVA register?
Posted 09 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
It’s worth pointing out something straight away: it’s not called the IVA register. It is the Individual Insolvency Register: a publicly available record kept by the Insolvency Service which is a department of the Government.
How long does an IVA last?
Posted 09 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
There's a lot of information out there about IVAs - not all of it accurate! - but we're here to give you the facts.
Council tax discount: a complete guide
Posted 09 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
You might be paying full Council Tax costs when in fact you are eligible for a discount.
Can bailiffs enter your home when you are not there?
Posted 09 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
If someone who appears to be a bailiff visits your home or writes to you, you’re likely to have a lot of questions.
The debt advice apprenticeship
Posted 02 December 2019 by Christine Walsh
The debt advice apprenticeship, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, has been approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships.
To find out more about managing your money and getting free debt advice, visit Money Advice Service, an independent service set up to help people manage their money.