Financial Health

'I had an injury at work which meant I had to leave my job and claim benefits. Then debt piled up'
Experian

'I had an injury at work which meant I had to leave my job and claim benefits. Then debt piled up'

Despite having very different circumstances, siste Nicola and Karen have both felt the struggle of making ends meet. Their stories underline some of the major misconceptions about financial hardship
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help
debt worries
Vikki Brownridge

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help

'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
a man with an empty wallet
Sarah Muirhead

'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

Too many people wouldn't be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
Opinion

Too many people wouldn't be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change

'We are in the eye of the storm': What next for Brits facing the energy crisis?
cost of living

'We are in the eye of the storm': What next for Brits facing the energy crisis?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Cost of living crisis one year on: 'You don’t need to figure it out alone'
cost of living crisis
cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis one year on: 'You don’t need to figure it out alone'

Ethical investing: A how to guide
Money

Ethical investing: A how to guide

The Vivienne: 'There's a big stigma around talking about money'
The Vivienne pulls back her hair while wearing a leopard print top
Money

The Vivienne: 'There's a big stigma around talking about money'

Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts
Mortgage holidays: you have until March 31 to apply
Money

Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts

Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown
A health check for your finances
Money

Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown

'Imposter firms' are posing as financial support. Here's how to spot them.
Money

'Imposter firms' are posing as financial support. Here's how to spot them.

Finance advice from our money experts is a click away
Simple info on how to get your finance in order
Money

Finance advice from our money experts is a click away

Fair finance for all: How to boost your chances of getting the best deals
Money

Fair finance for all: How to boost your chances of getting the best deals

Budgeting, jobs, money and young people – a guide to beating financial stress
Young people are using online tools to get money smart and improve their financial health
Money

Budgeting, jobs, money and young people – a guide to beating financial stress

Mental health and debt: how it affects us and how to recover
Two women sit talking at a table
Money

Mental health and debt: how it affects us and how to recover

Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Money

Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself

Covid payment holidays: What to do when the time runs out
Money

Covid payment holidays: What to do when the time runs out

Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
A woman checks her credit score holding a bank card and a sheet of paper
Money

Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money

Here's how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries
Credit cards spill across a table by a wallet
Money

Here's how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries

The Bank Job's debt-exploding exploits hit harder during Covid-19
The Bank Job explosion
Money

The Bank Job's debt-exploding exploits hit harder during Covid-19