By Mr Bankruptcy 22nd May 2025 If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to face up to debt that’s got out of hand, then a brief break from your creditors would be a lifeline. It would allow you the time and peace to get your thoughts in order, take advice and devise a plan of action, would […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 7th May 2025 Unmanageable debt is more than just a financial burden, it comes with deep emotional and psychological costs to individuals, to their business partners and family members. It can affect every aspect of their life. But it can also affect a person’s ability to fulfil their potential, curtailing their future […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 17th March 2025 Bankruptcy is a complicated and stressful process to go through, but is it worse depending on which side of the border you live? It’s reassuring to know that both legal systems aim to give people who are struggling with unmanageable debt a fresh start. But there are some important […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 28th February 2025 As a debt advisor, I deal with all sorts of clients – from individuals, to sole traders, to directors of companies. The nature of their problem can be just as varied: the cost of living is hitting individuals and families hard; small businesses are being squeezed out by high […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 18th February 2025 In the 12 months ending 30 June 2024, one in 457 adults in England & Wales went into bankruptcy, according to government figures. Bankruptcy can be the most appropriate step to take for an individual or a business facing unmanageable debt, but it can also signal emotional anguish and financial […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 16th January 2025 You had a great idea for meeting a need or solving a problem, you spotted a niche in the market and you decided to take the plunge and set up a small business or become self-employed. You turned your idea into reality, but instead of enjoying the rewards for […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 27th November 2024 How do you raise the subject of debt with someone you know or love? We like to think that in these modern times we can talk about the most intimate matters with people we care about. Barriers to some taboo subjects such as mental health or sex are being […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 15th November 2024 A few years ago you, couldn’t switch on the television without seeing a TV money guru urging some young person or family to get a grip on their spending and control their spiralling debts. The subject of the programme would be young men and women in modestly paid jobs […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 16th October 2024 Clients I meet who face an unmanageable debt and may be considering bankruptcy are usually under a lot of stress. Many of us have never been in this situation before (I have so I do understand). But if you’ve already made the decision to do something about your problem […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 30th September 2024 Facing an unmanageable debt is a tough experience but someone not in that situation might assume it was your fault – you can’t manage your finances or spent money recklessly. But it’s rarely as black and white as that; and debt problems are affecting more and more people in […]
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