Guides
Welcome to our Guides, where our team publish the latest articles, tips, walkthroughs and guidance around all things financial.
We want to help readers better understand the world of finance, which can be confusing at times. To help you demystify the language and terms used, and make it easier to understand some of the processes and products. Helping people make more sense of their finances and the world of borrowing, means that people can be more in control of their money with greater financial wellbeing.
Take a look at our articles below, or browse by category if there is a particular topic you’re interested in reading about. We have included sections on borrowing money, personal finance, and feature financial explainers, with step by step guides to budgeting and more.
If there’s anything you’d like us to cover off in the future which we haven’t already, drop us a line and let us know, and we’ll consider it. As always, if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
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Yes, you can technically get a loan if your partner has…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2026-02-02 11:50:332026-02-02 11:50:33Can I Get a Loan If My Partner Has Bad Credit?
You can use your car to borrow money by taking out a loan…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2026-02-02 11:50:332026-02-02 11:50:33Can I Use My Car to Borrow Money?
Yes, you can get a loan if you already have one open, as…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2026-02-02 11:50:322026-02-02 11:50:32Can I Get a Loan If I Have One Open?
A fair credit score is a middle-range score that shows…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2026-01-06 13:07:002026-02-02 11:50:33What Is a Fair Credit Score?
Having loans open does impact your credit score because…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-12-31 13:07:002026-01-08 13:06:02Does Having Loans Open Impact Your Credit Score?
You can get a top up on a personal loan with some lenders,…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-12-19 13:07:002026-01-08 13:05:52Can I Get a Top Up on a Personal Loan or Payday Loan?
There are currently around 40 to 50 payday lenders operating…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-12-11 13:07:002026-01-08 13:05:34How Many Payday Lenders Are There in the UK?
You can sometimes get a payday loan if you have just started…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-12-09 13:07:002026-01-08 13:04:52Can I Get a Payday Loan If I Just Started My Job?
Yes, you can get car finance if you have bad credit, but…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-12-02 13:07:002026-01-08 13:01:06Can I Get Car Finance If I Have Bad Credit?
An IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is a formal…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-11-26 13:07:002025-11-27 11:18:46What Is an IVA?
The fastest ways to borrow money are usually payday loans,…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-11-21 13:07:002025-11-27 10:10:00What Is the Best Way to Borrow Money Fast?
A debt consolidation loan is a type of borrowing that lets…
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Daniel Tannenbaum2025-11-18 13:07:002025-11-26 17:23:54What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan?