Debts

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Money Wellness

World Mental Health Day: John’s story

Find out how dealing with your debts can improve your mental wellbeing.

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bills

Millions of pounds worth of support available for energy debt this winter

The country's energy giants have stepped up support for customers struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. Find out what's on offer and who's eligible

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managing your money

Over a quarter of Brits hiding spending from loved ones

A new survey has revealed 28% of Brits are hiding spending from loved ones. Find out what to do if your spending is out of control.

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benefits

More support announced for youngsters leaving care

More local authorities sign up to a scheme to help young people leaving care with the transition to independent living.

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debts

Telling a new partner about your debt

Married at First Sight UK returned to our screens this week. To celebrate its return, we've looked at the best way to speak to a new partner about debt

debts

People less able to pay off debt on 0% balance transfer cards

Banks are reducing the length of 0% balance transfers on offer

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debts

Victims of economic abuse ‘aren’t getting the justice they deserve’

New research shows, although economic abuse is now being reported to the police on a regular basis, it's not being dealt with effectively.

debts

More than one in seven buy-now-pay-later users have been charged a late fee

Research by the Money and Pensions Service has shown 14% of BNPL users have missed a repayment and been charged a fee.

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managing your money

Beware – loan sharks come in all shapes and sizes!

The country's oldest loan shark was spared jail this week after 20 years of illegal lending and intimidation. Would you be able to spot a loan shark or know how to report one?

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debts

Buy-now-pay-later users ‘more likely to be in financial difficulty’

21% of BNPL users have fallen behind with unsecured debt repayments in the last year, compared with 6% of other borrowers.