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Category Archives: Money maximising
6 ways to find unexpected cash
We’ve all done it – stuck our hand down the back of the sofa to find a slightly fluffy coin or two! It might only be 20p, but when you’re living on a budget every little helps. Continue reading
Posted in Client info, Money maximising Tagged lost bank accounts, money maximisation, reclaiming PPI, unexpected cash 2 Comments
Be clear about debt
We want you to be clear about debt, as well as clear of debt. The terms used in debt advice and money management can be confusing, and some companies use them to mistify or scare you. So to help, each morning we tweet about two terms used in the industry and explain what each means. Continue reading
Posted in Collection Process, Debt, Money maximising Tagged #clearaboutdebt, clear about debt, clear debt, debt difference, debt terms, money terms, twitter Leave a comment
Don’t make the wrong decision when you need debt help
People try to exhaust all possible options before admitting that they need debt help. So what are these other options? And more importantly, what are the consequences of not getting advice from a free and impartial charity like us? Continue reading
Posted in Bad advice, Debt, Money maximising Tagged alternatives, credit cards, credit unions, debt, free debt advice, loan sharks, overdrafts, payday loans Leave a comment
On a DMP? Make 2012 an easier year on your wallet
Here’s our tips to help anyone on a DMP – and in fact anyone looking to save money – make the best of their money during 2012. The following guidelines should help make living on budget a little easier this year. Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Debt, Money maximising Tagged clients, debt management plan, dmp, money maximisation, money saving, reduce spending Leave a comment
A Christmas banquet on the cheap
The earlier you start to plan your Christmas Day blowout, the better. For many, it’s the most important meal of the year but let us show you how you don’t have to fork out a fortune. Continue reading
Posted in Money maximising, Money saving Tagged Christmas, christmas dinner, frugal, money saving, thrifty 2 Comments
Christmas money actions: helping you save money
Each morning on our Twitter account we post up #moneyactions – something you can do quickly and easy that should help you save money every day. On December 1st, with Christmas just around the corner, we launched our #xmasmoneyactions – the same straightforward and easy to achieve actions, but on a Christmas theme. Continue reading
Posted in Inside CCCS, Money maximising, Money saving Tagged cccs, money tips, moneyaware, saving money, twitter Leave a comment
8 ways to complain and get what you want
All companies should strive to give good service but sometimes service falls short of what you’d expect. So how can you complain without being brushed off? Here are 8 simple steps to help you complain and get what you want. Continue reading
Posted in Money maximising, Money saving Tagged bank charges, complaining, complains, complaints, money saving, utility problems Leave a comment
