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

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

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

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

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

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

Budgeting

To many people, budgeting can feel like a chore. The idea of planning your spending (and balancing that against your income) isn’t the most appealing of prospects at the best

Things to know about an IVA

Find out all of the key details about An Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA), do you qualify, how do you set one up? Is it right for you?

Debt and Mental Health

Mental health is finally being given the same acknowledgement as physical health, after decades of stigma, and plenty of ignorance regarding its significance in our lives. Depression, anxiety and stress

Bankruptcy – is it as scary as it sounds?

Author: Scott Nelson Scott is the founder of MoneyNerd and a financial services expert with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Troubled by the lack of moral conscience in

Gambling and Debt – A National Problem

Whilst plenty of people in the UK enjoy an occasional flutter, on a football accumulator or on the horses, there is no denying that ‘problem gambling’ is one of the

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