Would you (tax) credit it? Get the benefit
Today StepChange Debt Charity is warning that “benefits are key to keeping low-to-middle income households struggling with debt afloat” (PDF press release here). It’s not a surprise that benefits are...
View ArticleKnow your rights: March’s debt news
Spin, spin, spin the wheel of justice April is upon us and as it’s the start of the month it’s time for our regular look back at the month just gone for changes to government policy, creditor action or...
View ArticleWelfare benefits: Check what you’re entitled to
You might be eligible for more than you thought We often hear about people going to prison because they’ve fraudulently claimed benefits, but what about those that don’t claim benefits that they could?...
View ArticleUniversal Credit – what is it? The new benefits system explained
What is universal credit? There are lots of changes coming to the UK benefits system this year. One of the biggest changes will be the introduction of Universal Credit. We’ve put together this handy...
View ArticleHow will upcoming benefits changes affect my DMP?
UPDATE: This article was published in July 2015. Make sure you’re up to date with the 2016 benefit changes and how they may affect you. The July Budget revealed plans to reduce welfare benefits by...
View Article1m people are missing out on tax credits – are you?
It’s estimated that one million people in the UK are missing out on an average of £50 a week by not claiming the tax credits they’re entitled to. This is by no means small change. This is especially...
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