Keith White, Author
Experienced DC with 30 years helping others.
Articles published: 230
Articles by Keith White
Can I keep my car on finance in an IVA?
The number of cars on finance has rapidly increased in the past few years. PCP is now by far and away the largest method of such deals. It allows us to effective... Read more
Self-employed and struggling with debts
The self-employed are not immune from debt problems. In fact given the erratic nature of their income, often cash flow problems emerge – bills need paying... Read more
Do I have to involve my partner in my IVA?
Of necessity, an IVA is a single debt solution. The letter “I” in IVA stands for individual. However when it can be demonstrated that a couple (ma... Read more
Is my house safe in an IVA?
For homeowners, an IVA may well be a much better option than bankruptcy. In bankruptcy the house is at risk – the debtor may have to come up with a lump sum representi... Read more
When a DMP may be better than an IVA
Charlie had mounting debts and the COVID pandemic had severely reduced his income. He runs a business and was used to drawing a regular salary plus significant divi... Read more
When an IVA may be better than a DMP
Clive had been stuggling with debt for many years. What started as a manageable credit card debt somehow escalated over time, with loss of earnings for a period an... Read more
Debt Management Plan advantages
1. It's a private agreementA Debt Management Plan is not a formal insolvency procedure. As such your name is not included on any formal register. No-one will find o... Read more
IVA advantages
· Debt free in 5 years (occasionally IVA’s last longer but 5 years is the norm). · ... Read more
IVA’s – too good to be true?
That is the reaction of some people on hearing that no further interest will be added, significant amount of debt will be written off and they be legally protected from... Read more