Author: Steve Shaw

Why #debtawarenessweek matters more than ever before

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It doesn’t matter which rock you have spent the last few months living under, chances are debt, and the rising cost of living prices have found their way to you. 2022 is the year where debt discussion is more vital than ever before. What has, for many, either been quietly brewing or was a nagging … Continued

Best free money saving apps in 2022 #debtawarenessweek

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We all need a break from rising costs. In a year of constant price hikes and inflation where even the Tesco meal deal isn’t safe, we could all do with some free stuff! So, during #debtawarenessweek we here at MoneyPlus thought we’d highlight some great free apps, that might save you some money and get … Continued

Energy Saving tips #debtawarenessweek

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Energy, alongside inflation, cost-of-living, and crisis, is a word you’re probably sick of hearing at this point. With the current energy crisis and rising inflation costs, it feels like you can’t turn anywhere without another headline about the rising costs. Well, this is another one of those articles… However, rather than blast you with negative … Continued

MoneyPlus Advice appoints J3 Debt Solutions as Appointed Representative amid cost of living increase

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14 February 2022 Manchester-based financial services provider MoneyPlus Advice has appointed J3 Debt Solutions to its growing network of Appointed Representatives amid rapid increases in the cost of living for consumers. The MoneyPlus Advice Appointed Representative (AR) Network works with smaller debt advice firms to support consumers out of financial difficulties that may have been … Continued

MoneyPlus Advice calls for ‘combined effort’ to safeguard consumers against debt packager opportunists

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26th November 2021 Manchester based MoneyPlus Advice, one of the UK’s leading FCA approved debt management firms, has enthusiastically welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s move to ban debt packager firms from receiving referral fees, first proposed on 17th November 2021. However, this will do little to prevent such firms from finding ways to avert this … Continued

MoneyPlus Group shortlisted in the Investors In People Awards 2021

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23rd November 2021 In a record-breaking year for entries, Manchester-based MoneyPlus Group has become one of eleven finalists in the Employee Engagement category for The Investors in People Awards 2021. Nearly 300 organisations applied for this year’s Investors in People Awards, which sees companies from across the UK and abroad celebrate the very best businesses … Continued

Finances

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We know that the last 12 months have been incredibly hard for many, so much so that the UK public reduced their weekly outgoings by 19% – many for necessity. As a company that supports thousands of people in debt, we wanted to see just how much of an impact our customers were feeling from … Continued

Credit scores

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In its essence, a credit score is a number that lenders (banks, car finance dealers etc.) use to determine the risk associated with loaning money to someone. These lenders decide how much they’re willing to loan you (and at what interest rate) based on your credit score – it can also be checked by landlords and insurance … Continued

Pensions

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Pensions are one of the most important things to build up when you’re of working age, but many of us don’t even think about them until the time comes to claim them. Think of a pension as a type of long-term savings plan (actually, that’s exactly what it is). It’s one of the most tax-efficient … Continued

Saving & Budgeting

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Knowing the difference between your income and outgoings may seem simple enough, but it’s really the best place to start – even overestimating by a few pounds could blow your budget out of whack. Let’s take a look at the different things you can do to help organise your finances… 1. Set a goal. Think … Continued

Benefits

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It’s no secret that the benefits system in the UK can be quite confusing to those not in-the-know, especially considering that incoming governments bring with them new changes that can complicate things further. But the bottom line has always remained the same: you could be entitled to financial support depending on your personal circumstances. The … Continued