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Customer Podcast – Debt Help Journey
Harper McDermott News

Customer Podcast – Debt Help Journey

22nd November 2024

Harper McDermott and Blethered with Sean McDonald recently spoke to one of our customers, Becky about her experience with unaffordable debt. Listen here.   Becky’s Debt Help Journey...

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Talk Money Week 2024
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Talk Money Week 2024

5th November 2024

The 4th November 2024 marks the start of UK Talk Money Week. The annual event is run by Money and Pensions Service, usually falling on the second week...

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World Mental Health Day
Debt Advice

World Mental Health Day

10th October 2024

The 10th of October marks the annual return of World Mental Health Day. This year, we are supporting the theme put forward by World Federation of Mental Health...

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Macmillan Coffee Morning
Trust Deed News

Macmillan Coffee Morning

8th October 2024

Harper McDermott hosted an annual Macmillan coffee morning to support with their cancer care services. We are happy to announce that we raised £570 for Macmillan Cancer Support....

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Saving Money as a Wedding Guest
Debt Advice

Saving Money as a Wedding Guest

3rd July 2024

Wedding season is here. It’s time to celebrate with your friends and family as they mark a new chapter in their lives. However, when finances are tight, this...

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Cost of Living Crisis
Debt Advice

Cost of Living Crisis

3rd June 2024

New polling figures show that 84% of people in debt attribute the rising cost of living, including groceries and utility bills, to the reason for their debt problems....

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What are the Costs of Owning a Pet?
Debt Advice

What are the Costs of Owning a Pet?

14th May 2024

With nearly 60% of us in the UK owning a pet, we are clearly a nation of animal lovers. Bringing us comfort, companionship, and – of course –...

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Women in Debt
Debt Advice

Women in Debt

12th December 2023

According to StepChange, over 60% of their new clients are female. That doesn’t mean that women struggle with debt more than men. It could mean that women are...

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Harper McDermott becomes Employee Owned
Trust Deed News

Harper McDermott becomes Employee Owned

2nd February 2023

LEADING personal insolvency firm Harper McDermott Ltd, one of the largest providers of Protected Trust Deeds and Debt Payment Plans under the Debt Arrangement Scheme in Scotland is...

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