Financial Health
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
Debt charity StepChange is hopeful that 2025 brings some much-needed respite for people dealing with financial stresses – but it will take action from policymakers to bring about meaningful change
‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
It is time to shift from punitive debt collection practices to a system that supports those in financial difficulty
Too many people wouldn’t be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
Too many people wouldn’t be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
The scheme unveiled in the budget will help many people in debt and on low incomes to build up financial resilience
‘We are in the eye of the storm’: What next for Brits facing the energy crisis?
‘We are in the eye of the storm’: What next for Brits facing the energy crisis?
Cost of living crisis one year on: ‘You don’t need to figure it out alone’
Cost of living crisis one year on: ‘You don’t need to figure it out alone’
The Vivienne: ‘There’s a big stigma around talking about money’
The Vivienne: ‘There’s a big stigma around talking about money’
Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts
Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts
Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown
Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
Finance advice from our money experts is a click away
Finance advice from our money experts is a click away
Fair finance for all: How to boost your chances of getting the best deals
Fair finance for all: How to boost your chances of getting the best deals
Budgeting, jobs, money and young people – a guide to beating financial stress
Budgeting, jobs, money and young people – a guide to beating financial stress
Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Covid payment holidays: What to do when the time runs out
Covid payment holidays: What to do when the time runs out
Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
Here’s how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries
Here’s how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries
The Bank Job’s debt-exploding exploits hit harder during Covid-19
