Nothing is more frightening and depressing than being chased for debt, especially if you have a family to protect. Threatening letters and phone calls cause serious stress, especially if you lie awake worrying about how to get out of the fix you’re in. Next, the bailiffs threaten to turn up and seize your hard-earned possessions…
DetailsMost people have at least one hiccup in life financially, and it can leave your credit score in tatters. Perhaps you missed a few payments on a credit card, couldn’t make your council tax payments or had to use an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) to get you back on track. Then, just when you get…
DetailsDebt may creep up silently on you, but once it’s a part of your life it will not magically disappear. Tearing up demands for payment and hoping for the best will only create bigger nightmares down the road. You probably already know this. That’s what’s keeping you awake at night worrying, right? What you don’t…
DetailsWhether you are applying for a credit card, an unsecured loan or even a mobile phone plan, when you fill in the paperwork it is highly likely that the provider will run a credit check on you. Even private landlords may look at your FICO score as part of their tenant credit reference check. This…
DetailsIn debt, depressed and thinking you have nowhere left to turn for help? It might be comforting to know you are not alone. Thousands are families, especially mums with children, are struggling to afford everyday essentials and keep on the top of the bills. Aunt Meg is here to help people just like you. We’re…
DetailsHave you been offered a zero percent credit card or a balance transfer deal on an existing credit card? It’s tempting isn’t it? Credit card companies know that most people will find something they can justify buying now on credit and fully intend to clear the balance before the end of the 0% interest term.…
DetailsIf you borrow money from family, they are unlikely to make you sign paperwork, but almost everyone else will. In the event that you cannot pay it back according to the strict terms buried in the small print, life can suddenly become very stressful. Getting behind with your council tax or missing a minimum payment…
DetailsWhether you rent your home or have a mortgage, one of the biggest outgoings every month is council tax. So what happens when disaster strikes and you miss a council tax payment? Every day Aunt Meg helps mums just like you to sort out your debt, whether it’s store cards, council tax or an unsecured…
DetailsThe word “Bailiff” strikes fear into the heart of almost everyone. A visit from the bailiffs is something you definitely want to avoid. We explain what a bailiff is, how they operate, and how you can stop them in the tracks (with Aunt Meg’s help of course!). Who or what is a Bailiff? A Bailiff…
DetailsYou may have heard about Payday Loans. Perhaps you’re even considering applying for one to help you through a particularly tight time financially. Before you do, check out the facts and see if there may be other alternatives, especially if you plan to use the money to pay off other debts. Here’s the truth about…
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