“It’s about Treating Customers Fairly” – a Profile of Darren McGrath.
Darren joined the Debt Advice service in August and has already been making a positive impact across the company. He has a core belief of treating the customer fairly and is a strong ambassador for vulnerable customers and is bringing his ethos into the already customer focused ethos of ‘The Debt Advice Service’ Darren has […]
How do I get out of Debt?
“How do I get out of debt?” The Debt Advice Service have heard this question plenty of times, and whilst there is rarely a ‘one size fits all’ answer, there is an answer for everyone, no matter how bleak their situation might seem. The following questions might seem quite generalised, but they hopefully shed some […]
Managing your money through Divorce
Our guest blogger Gianna: I am delighted to be asked to guest blog for The Debt Advice Service. I am a family solicitor and director at O’Donnell Solicitors based in Grasscroft, Oldham. My specialism is divorce and financial settlements relating to divorce, children and cohabitation. I have been asked to produce a blog because legal […]
The Lost Art of the Packed Lunch
Here at The Debt Advice Service we know how much you look forward to your lunch breaks, we all do, but is it time to work out just how much that Pret sandwich or that Costa Coffee is costing you on a daily, weekly or monthly basis? Warning… …this could be eye watering, but it’s […]
Urgent! – What to do if you have an urgent debt problem
Here at The Debt Advice Service we know from experience that there may be instances when a debt issue becomes a matter of urgency. This can be a stressful time for anyone involved, but there are steps you can take to deal with the situation, no matter how urgent it has become. Amongst other things, […]
Credit Card Debt – Part 2
*If you haven’t read part 1 of our Credit Card Debt Blog click here* Credit cards don’t have to be a problem… In fact, when used correctly, a credit card can help with things like: spreading the cost of purchases earning rewards managing debt building your credit score Different cards do different things (as explained […]
Credit Card Debt – Part 1
Credit cards can often seem very appealing when it comes to spreading out costs. The fact they give you extra protection on your purchases is always tempting too, but using credit cards to manage long-term debt is not the way to go. When talking about credit cards, it’s important to be specific about the type […]
Doorstep Loans – Bringing Trouble to your Doorstep
As the name suggests, a ‘doorstep’ loan is a cash loan delivered directly to your doorstep. Doorstep loans traditionally (and in many cases still nowadays) this literally meant a representative coming to your home to process your application and collect payments. Of course, in this digital age and further still as a result of the […]
Kick Start Scheme – Telemarketing Role
The Debt Advice Service is hiring a telemarketer to join our outbound lead generation team. The successful candidates will be comfortable speaking on the phone discussing sensitive, financial and debt matters, plus other work related to the financial services industry. We are looking for upbeat, motivated individuals who get inspired by the idea of commissions […]
Managing Financial Difficulties Whilst Going Through a Divorce
Going through a divorce or separation is never easy, that goes without saying. The emotional and psychological effects can be significant for all involved, not just for the two people who are separating. This includes children, friends and family members, meaning that everything must be handled sensitively and sensibly wherever possible. Managing the separation of […]
