Money Advice UpdateMarch 2018
Financial Capability is a term which is being used more and more these days; but what does it mean exactly, and how does someone become ‘Financially Capable?’
TRIGGER FIGURES TO BE USED FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON AND FROM 1ST MAY 2018
Gambling is not an allowable expense for a person entering into a Debt Relief Order, however how does it impact on the self-employed people who earn their income from a form of investing?
The British Retail Consortium reports that online shopping for non-food items, particularly fashion, has increased over the previous 6 years from 11% in 2012 to 24% in 2017. According to Barclaycard, over £7 billion returns annually could this be a phantom economy and we return more than we purchase
How often do you see or hear people talking about their inability to be able to afford something or going somewhere because of being strapped for cash? We now care more about our image than we do our finances. No one wants to admit they cannot afford to do something.
The Simple Payment Plan trial is open for sign up. I want to remind you of the essential information mentioned previously.
I would like comment on different loan products, which have affected the client’s I have met over the past eight years, by causing them concern, hardship and stress. It’s timely that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to take action against high interest credit.
Money Advice Update June 2018
By Jim McDowell, Specialist Debt Adviser