Tag Archives: bankruptcy

There’s no stigma to being in debt

As a counsellor I recall speaking to a retired man who through no real fault of his own had ended up with a large amount of debt that he couldn’t service. Continue reading

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The bailiffs come calling in Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks’ recent tale of debt woe might not seem terribly realistic. However it does hold some basic truths about money budgeting and debt advice. Continue reading

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Financial education isn’t just for kids

Investing in your own financial knowledge is a very important skill to gain in the modern world. That doesn’t mean you need to attend a fancy university or gain an accountancy degree, more that you’re actively aware of how to avoid debt and how to make your money go further. Continue reading

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I’m a celebrity, make me bankrupt! 10 well-known bankruptcies

Some people would love to be famous. Who wouldn’t when life would consist of hot- and cold-running champagne, parties, paparazzi and access to an unending stream of cash?

Unfortunately this isn’t always the case. While the paparazzi might not stop, the endless flow of cash sometimes does. Continue reading

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Bankruptcy: England’s top 10 counties

Today we’ve released another of our popular debt infographics, this time showing the top 10 counties for bankruptcy orders in England. And the surprising result is how bankruptcy is prevalent right across the country. Continue reading

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8 bankruptcy myths debunked

There are many myths surrounding bankruptcy and a lot of these are widely believed by people looking for debt solutions. When we recommend bankruptcy as the ideal solution our counsellors are often met with the same set of questions; these questions are usually coloured with bankruptcy myths that people wrongly believed to be facts. Continue reading

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Bankruptcy: A beginner’s guide

We talk about ‘bankruptcy’ all the time, but for those with little idea to what that scary term means, we thought we’d go back to basics. Here’s our beginner’s guide to bankruptcy. Continue reading

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Is it brighter news for the number of insolvencies?

The insolvency figures for July to September 2011 have been released this morning and the number of personal insolvencies fell during the summer. Continue reading

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