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debt relief order
Last Updated May 4th 2023
Debt Relief Order: What Is It & How To Apply

If you owe £30,000 or less and sought out debt advice, your adviser may have suggested that you a... More

how long does cjj last on credit
17th of August 2021
How Long Does A CCJ Last On My Credit File?

A County Court Judgment (CCJ) is a kind of court order that is registered in the register of judg... More

how to improve credit score
16th of August 2021 | Updated on 16th July 2024
11 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Managing your credit score is something that everyone needs to take the time to do. With this in ... More

why has my credit score gone down
Last Updated May 3rd 2023
Why Has My Credit Score Gone Down? Reasons & Fixes

Credit reference agencies use specific credit scoring models to determine your credit rating, so ... More

how credit cards work
13th August 2021
How Do Credit Cards Work? Credit Cards Explained

Managing your finances isn't always easy, so being able to use a credit card to borrow money can ... More

what_is_an_overdraft
13th of August 2021
What Is An Overdraft? How Do Overdrafts Work?

An overdraft is a form of lending from your bank. If you "go into your overdraft" by spending mor... More

amanda_cs_story
12th of August 2021
Amanda's Creditspring Story. Life Post Covid: Building Your Credit For a Brighter Future

Covid came as a major shock to the world and greatly affected how a lot of us functioned on a day... More

creditspring_customer_story_colin
9th of August 2021
Colin's Creditspring Story: Perseverance Is Key

It’s hard to become motivated and find the strength to pick yourself up after a tough time in lif... More

financial stability journey with andrew
10th of February 2021
Financial Stability Journey With Andrew

Before joining Creditspring Andrew was working towards building his financial comfort. On his que... More

maintaining_stability_money
7th of July 2020
The Key to Maintaining Financial Stability

It’s a strange time to navigate through finance, so we've compiled a list to maintain your financ... More

building_financial_reslilience
27th of May 2020
Kristy's Creditspring Story: Building Financial Resilience

For Kristy, a major surgery on her leg and knee had her out of work for the recovery process. Thi... More

setting_financial_goals_marks_creditspring_story
21st of May 2020
Mark's Creditspring Story: Taking Small Steps to Attain Financial Stability

For Mark, building and maintaining a good score was a tough task. Taking small steps to attain fi... More

helens_creditspring_story
19th of May 2020
Helen’s Creditspring Story: What Does Stability Mean To You?

For Helen, taking the leap from a secure, stable senior management role in a large organisation t... More

relieve_financial_stress_while_working_from_home
30th of April 2020
How to Relieve Financial Stress While Working From Home

Working from home or staying inside can be both a blessing and a curse to many. More

everything about applying for credit
19th December 2019
22 Ways to Get Yourself Out of Debt

22 handy debt management tips that work! Manage your debt and forge a path to financial freedom w... More

everything about applying for credit
18th of December 2019 - Updated on 14th June 2024
How to Apply For Credit?

To apply for credit, check your credit score, research options, and ensure you meet eligibility r... More

everything about credit score
26th of July 2021 | Updated on 25th of June 2024
Everything You Need To Know About The Credit Score

Your credit score plays an important part in accessing credit and is calculated based on your cre... More

how to manage your debt and survive financial stress
6th of December 2019
How to survive financial stress during the holiday season

It's finally here! 'Tis the season to be jolly, is it not? No matter how much you love the Christ... More

are you ready for winter expense
25th of November 2019
How to manage your debt and survive financial stress

Debt is a normal part of life. It can help us own a home, buy a car, expand our business, or get ... More

free credit score providers–who to choose
8th of November 2019
Free credit score providers – who to choose?

Things are tight financially for many people these days, and as a result, there are many free cre... More

debt relief order
Last Updated May 4th 2023
Debt Relief Order: What Is It & How To Apply
If you owe £30,000 or less and sought out debt advice, your adviser may have suggested that you a... More
how long does cjj last on credit
17th of August 2021
How Long Does A CCJ Last On My Credit File?
A County Court Judgment (CCJ) is a kind of court order that is registered in the register of judg... More
how to improve credit score
16th of August 2021 | Updated on 16th July 2024
11 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Managing your credit score is something that everyone needs to take the time to do. With this in ... More
why has my credit score gone down
Last Updated May 3rd 2023
Why Has My Credit Score Gone Down? Reasons & Fixes
Credit reference agencies use specific credit scoring models to determine your credit rating, so ... More
how credit cards work
13th August 2021
How Do Credit Cards Work? Credit Cards Explained
Managing your finances isn't always easy, so being able to use a credit card to borrow money can ... More
what_is_an_overdraft
13th of August 2021
What Is An Overdraft? How Do Overdrafts Work?
An overdraft is a form of lending from your bank. If you "go into your overdraft" by spending mor... More
amanda_cs_story
12th of August 2021
Amanda's Creditspring Story. Life Post Covid: Building Your Credit For a Brighter Future
Covid came as a major shock to the world and greatly affected how a lot of us functioned on a day... More
creditspring_customer_story_colin
9th of August 2021
Colin's Creditspring Story: Perseverance Is Key
It’s hard to become motivated and find the strength to pick yourself up after a tough time in lif... More
financial stability journey with andrew
10th of February 2021
Financial Stability Journey With Andrew
Before joining Creditspring Andrew was working towards building his financial comfort. On his que... More
maintaining_stability_money
7th of July 2020
The Key to Maintaining Financial Stability
It’s a strange time to navigate through finance, so we've compiled a list to maintain your financ... More
building_financial_reslilience
27th of May 2020
Kristy's Creditspring Story: Building Financial Resilience
For Kristy, a major surgery on her leg and knee had her out of work for the recovery process. Thi... More
setting_financial_goals_marks_creditspring_story
21st of May 2020
Mark's Creditspring Story: Taking Small Steps to Attain Financial Stability
For Mark, building and maintaining a good score was a tough task. Taking small steps to attain fi... More
helens_creditspring_story
19th of May 2020
Helen’s Creditspring Story: What Does Stability Mean To You?
For Helen, taking the leap from a secure, stable senior management role in a large organisation t... More
relieve_financial_stress_while_working_from_home
30th of April 2020
How to Relieve Financial Stress While Working From Home
Working from home or staying inside can be both a blessing and a curse to many. More
everything about applying for credit
19th December 2019
22 Ways to Get Yourself Out of Debt
22 handy debt management tips that work! Manage your debt and forge a path to financial freedom w... More
everything about applying for credit
18th of December 2019 - Updated on 14th June 2024
How to Apply For Credit?
To apply for credit, check your credit score, research options, and ensure you meet eligibility r... More
everything about credit score
26th of July 2021 | Updated on 25th of June 2024
Everything You Need To Know About The Credit Score
Your credit score plays an important part in accessing credit and is calculated based on your cre... More
how to manage your debt and survive financial stress
6th of December 2019
How to survive financial stress during the holiday season
It's finally here! 'Tis the season to be jolly, is it not? No matter how much you love the Christ... More
are you ready for winter expense
25th of November 2019
How to manage your debt and survive financial stress
Debt is a normal part of life. It can help us own a home, buy a car, expand our business, or get ... More
free credit score providers–who to choose
8th of November 2019
Free credit score providers – who to choose?
Things are tight financially for many people these days, and as a result, there are many free cre... More