In the last couple of years and with the pandemic fading, the hospitality industry has been experiencing a severe staffing crisis due to the substantial workforce leaving the UK post-Brexit and hospitality workers demanding more flexibility, fairer pay and better Read more…
Would you like to become a budgeting ace but feel like you struggle with your finances? Amongst the many apps or methods you already tried and immediately gave up on, the 50/30/20 rule is by far the most sustainable and Read more…
The life of a freelancer has its pros and cons, but generally, people love the freedom and flexibility. Organising your own schedule and having more flexibility in managing your tasks are only some of the perks that freelancers most appreciate. Read more…
Lockdown restrictions has us increasingly relying on gig economy workers to deliver a massive variety of services and goods in the past two years. Organisations such as Deliveroo, Uber and Amazon have played an instrumental role in sustaining the staggering Read more…
Each of the major credit agencies – TransUnion, Experian, Equifax – have their own proprietary scoring method. Credit scores tend to range from the 300s to the 800s. The following is a generalisation of what a score means. A score Read more…
We’ve just launched a credit building service! And it’ll be bundled into the current SteadyPay subscription at no extra cost. So what is this awesome new service? When you make a repayment, you’ll be doing more than refreshing your credit Read more…
1. Check your credit score and credit file This not only gives you a good starting point, but you can also see if there are any errors in your credit file. You can view the information held on you by the Read more…
Your credit score is a number that lenders refer to when they assess your application for a loan or credit card. Your credit score summarises your credit history. It is calculated using information such as your: Credit payment history (are Read more…
1. Better interest rate We don’t charge interest here at SteadyPay (we’re a subscription service), but other lenders do. The interest rate you’re offered is pretty much tied to your credit score and credit history. If these are in a Read more…
So what does it take to build a good credit record? Great question. Generally speaking, it takes two things. The first is time. How much time will depend on your personal situation. May be you’ve just opened your first credit Read more…