Category: Debt Charities

  • What is a Judgement Search?

    A judgment search, also known as a judgment lien search or judgment debtor search, is a process used to identify and retrieve information about legal judgments or liens that have been issued against an individual or entity. These judgments typically result from a court’s decision in a civil lawsuit, where one party is found liable…

  • Preventing Debt in Business

    Preventing debt in a business is a critical aspect of financial management that can help ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. Here are key strategies to avoid accumulating excessive debt: In conclusion, preventing debt in a business requires a combination of proactive financial planning, responsible borrowing, prudent cash flow management, and diligent monitoring. By adopting these…

  • The different types of bailiffs

    Bailiffs play a crucial role in the legal system, ensuring the enforcement of court orders and judgments. They are responsible for various tasks, such as serving legal documents, recovering debts, and executing evictions. There are several types of bailiffs, each with distinct responsibilities and jurisdictions. This article provides an overview of the different types of…

  • Not paying your rent can have serious consequences, both legally and financially

    Not paying your rent can have serious consequences, both legally and financially. Here are some of the potential outcomes if you fail to pay your rent: Late Fees and Penalties: Most lease agreements have a clause that specifies the deadline for rent payment and the amount of late fees or penalties you’ll incur if you…

  • More than two million UK households are in debt

    The number of UK households in arrears on their energy bills soared to record levels in the second quarter of this year, with more than two million behind on their electricity payments. The number of UK households in arrears on their energy bills soared to record levels in the second quarter of this year, with…

  • 1 in 10 ‘buy now, pay later’ shoppers chased by debt collectors

    One in 10 shoppers who use buy now pay later have been chased by debt collectors, according to Citizens Advice. In February the Treasury said services would become a regulated activity policed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Regulators have been urged to crack down on ‘buy now, pay later’ firms after a damning report revealed…

  • Retail Home Shopping

    Consumers don’t need to venture outside of their front door to shop for home, personal, gifts and gardening items. There are 24 hour television channels dedicated solely to the home shopping audience. The internet also serves as an easy way to click a shopping basket full of items that, many times, are bought on a…

  • Buy now, pay later grocery schemes are a ‘debt trap’ for struggling families

    UK regulators say the latest surge in interest-free credit does not offer enough protection for those who are slipping into debt. Families hit by the cost-of-living crisis are being targeted by credit firms offering “buy now, pay later” deals on weekly groceries, pet food and hot drinks. Shoppers are urged to spread their payments for…