It has been a while in the making (as far back as October 2018), but the government has recently announced its plan to introduce a new measure to protect people in temporary financial difficulties from getting into further debt. The measure is called Breathing Space, and it comes into action on 4th May 2021. In … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. This month it’s Awareness April, and we’re focusing on spreading awareness about the financial impact of COVID-19. We know that the last 12 months have been incredibly hard for many, so we surveyed some of our MoneyPlus Advice customers to see how various parts of their lives have been impacted … Continued
Having spent the last few months in a third national lockdown, it’s safe to say that the recent lift of certain restrictions is very welcome. Before we pack our picnics and head out the door, let’s take a look back on the last month – a mixture of re-opening businesses, immovable ships, and a big … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. It’s been almost a year since the UK first went into lockdown, and there have been a lot of changes we’ve had to adapt to since then. Things like working from home, limiting time spent outside, moving social interactions online, finding new ways to exercise from home… But it’s not … Continued
A new tax year is soon to arrive, beginning on April 6th and running until April 5th, 2022. This means that HMRC is currently busy working out how much tax you have to pay based on the income (and capital gains) you receive during these dates. Although a lot of the paperwork is completed on … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. Now that we’re nice and settled in to 2021, we think it’s a good time to take a closer look at our budgets, and make sure that our finances are in the best shape they can be. Knowing the difference between your income and outgoings may seem simple enough, but … Continued
Back in December 2020, we broke the news on our brand-new blog series, It’s Personal, which will lift the lid on how you can better protect your personal information online, and the little things to look out for that could stop you falling victim to cyber-crime. We’re kicking of this new series with a pretty … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. It’s a brand new year, and a great time to kick-start some 2021 financial goals, but before you get going, you may want to bear in mind that some things are now a bit different. The UK has officially left the EU, and whilst it won’t affect daily life as … Continued
Sometimes our finances can get the better of us. Whether we’ve taken on more than we can reasonably afford, or have been faced with a change in personal circumstances, such as a loss of income, it’s easy to see how debts can accrue in a short amount of time. What you may not know is … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. In last month’s newsletter, we wrote about all the different little things you can do to have a happy and stress-free Christmas, whatever your budget. Well, this month plays host to both Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the biggest shopping events of the year – so now’s … Continued
Extended financial support A new national lockdown has now begun, and the previous wave of financial schemes and payment holidays have either come to an end, or been extended in order to support those who continue to suffer financially whilst the economy is once again put on pause. Now more than ever, it’s important to … Continued
Welcome to the MoneyPlus Newsletter. Now that Halloween is safely behind us, and a second national lockdown is well underway, it’s time that we start paying attention to the next big event of (what’s left of) the year – Christmas. We know it’s only the beginning of November, but we’ve been warned that an influx … Continued