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MelanieGiles melaniegiles.com

No of posts: 22999
Last login: 28/Jun/2009
(5 days ago)
I have been a qualified Insolvency Practitioner for over 20 years, and am am happy to help the users in this community with my expertise and industry knowledge. Please visit my blog for more information about me http://melaniegiles.blogs.iva.co.uk

kallis3 http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk/

No of posts: 18009
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
Hi, My name is Jan, and I live in the Midlands. Currently me and hubby are in IVA's having had financial problems for a few years. I hope to be able to give support to anyone on on here when I can, but I don't have all the answers!

Skippy13 http://skippy13.blogs.iva.co.uk/

No of posts: 10482
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
I live with my very understanding partner and the very handsome Harry Puss and I was 65k in debt when entered an IVA in October 2006. The IVA failed in February 2007 as I said that I could pay more than I actually could afford so I made myself bankrupt on 29th March 2007. (For the full story, please see my blog)

andydavie http://andydavie.com

No of posts: 8937
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
I have completed an IVA myself and know how hard it can be. I now advise others and would be delighted to help anyone who is in financial difficulties. Please contact me directly on 0845 077 2935 or through andydavie.com

Viki.W http://vikiw.blogs.iva.co.uk/

No of posts: 5945
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
Hi, I'm 37, married and live in Liverpool. I sold my restaurant to offer a full and final IVA which was accepted. I had just over £90k of debt, (£240k if you include my Dad!. Hubby was made redundant in December and still hasn't found work, and I'm pregnant with our first child. I am here to offer support and any advice I can to all who need it. I now work for Vincent Bond as a debt consultant helping and advising people in debt. Please feel free to email me at viki@vincentbond.com if you would like to talk to me about your debt problems.

freelili

No of posts: 4402
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
I am a divorced Mother of four, three of whom are diagnosed with ASD. I got into debt after having to move house to accomodate the needs of my children. I felt very black and ashamed of the situation. I came to the forum in 2006, quite desperate and I was helped to feel better and get something done about it all. Since then I have remained a member and tried to reach out to other people who find themselves in the same black, hopeless place where I once was. I feel that debt makes people extremely vunerable and can lead to self esteem, marriage and relationship problems, its also very isolating. I feel its important that this vunerability doesnt force people to make the wrong choices when it comes to a solution.

mrs skint http://mrsskint.blogs.iva.co.uk/

No of posts: 4169
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
I will offer advice and support in any aspects i can, although i don't confess to having all the answers. Hubby was in an IVA which was completed successfully in december with a Full and Final settlement 3 years in. I came to this forum like a jibbering wreck but now i and many others are proof that there is light at the end of the debt tunnel.

Swans_girl http://swansgirl.blogs.iva.co.uk

No of posts: 3050
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
I've been supporting my hubby through his IVA journey. Unfortunately, the IVA failed and he has now been declared bankrupt. I hope to be able to give advice on our experience along with being on hand with employment law advice - as I am an experienced HR Manager.

size5 cleardebt.co.uk

No of posts: 1770
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
My forum name is Size 5, my real name is Mike Morgan. I work for Abacus Finance, part of the ClearDebt group in Manchester, and have 10 years experience in the debt advice industry. I can advise you on IVA's, Debt Management Programmes, Trust Deeds and Repossessions. Previously, amongst other things, I have worked as a manager for a large loan company, so I know how easy it is to get into trouble without realising it. I can also be contacted directly by e mail on mike.morgan@cleardebt.co.uk or by phone on 0161 905 8813.

ianmillington personaldebthelpline.co.uk

No of posts: 1567
Last login: 01/Jul/2009
(2 days ago)
I have been employed full time in Insolvency since 1980 and have held an insolvency license since 1991. I am currently Insolvency Director of Personal Debt Helpline in Didsbury, South Manchester, the core activity of which is providing Personal Insolvency Solutions i.e IVAs, Debt Management, remortgages etc and advice about Bankruptcy. I also have extensive experience in Corporate Insolvency, particularly Liquidations and Corporate Voluntary Arrangements. I pride myself on having been the first person in the North West to pass the Joint Insolvency Examination (in 1990).

moretolife http://tiredoflife.blogs.iva.co.uk/

No of posts: 1503
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
i am married with three grown up children...we have had struggles with debt for many years and tried all sorts of "ways out" until we reached the end of the line in 2006....we applied for and were approved for an IVA in sept 2006 ..... my main expertise on the forum is encouraging those who post to keep pressing on with their journey to get free from debt ...i especially enjoy the blog section and currently moderate the blogs and review them monthly and choose the award winners...so check out the blog section for "real life" stories

Michael Peoples mccambridgeduffy.com

No of posts: 1429
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
I am the Manager of the self employed team at McCambridge, Duffy Insolvency Practitioners. I have worked here for ten years and was previously employed in estate agency, financial services and HM Revenue & Customs. I can be contacted directly on 02871 377321 or by e-mail at mpeoples@mccambridgeduffy.com

Andrew Graveson brightoak.co.uk

No of posts: 917
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
Contact Number: 0800 0437222 (9am to 7pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 5:30pm Friday). info@brightoak.co.uk Bright Oak are Debt Management Plan specialists as well as providing general debt advice on all of the available solutions for unmanageable debt. Bright Oak is relatively compact enabling the development of good relationships with potential and existing clients. This is a sharp contrast to much of the Debt Management industry where callcentres are the norm; our clients tell us that they appreciate this level of personal service. Any initial conversation is free and without commitment.

Storm

No of posts: 747
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
I have been in the credit industry for 20 years - can offer some insights into the inner workings.

admin iva.co.uk

No of posts: 732
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
The IVA.co.uk Admin Team. We are passionate about helping people in debt and enjoy working with the IVA community.

Cybus

No of posts: 592
Last login: 01/Jul/2009
(2 days ago)
I have been in the employ of a half dozen or so IP's since 1993. Some I would highly recommend and are very reputable but a couple I feel ashamed to mention on my CV. Needless to say only the learnings from the reputable will be shared on this site! I will try to offer an independent and unbiased view wherever possible, whilst at the same time telling it like it is.

Welsh Boy allmortgageproducts.co.uk

No of posts: 522
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
Worked in Financial Services for many years. Specialised in the mortgage marketplace for the last 11 years and worked as a mortgage broker working mainly with people who have credit and debt concerns, and those who are unable to access mortgage funding via the High Street.

CoverItAll paymentcover.co.uk

No of posts: 519
Last login: 03/Jul/2009
(0 days ago)
In Financial Services for 43 years, specialising in Payment Protection Insurance for the last 15.

liberta liberta.uk.com

No of posts: 239
Last login: 05/Jun/2009
(28 days ago)
I am a qualified Insolvency Practitioner with over 12 years experience in IVAs. I am commited to ensuring people get the right advice with regard to their financial difficulties and helping them find the right solution for them. I am more than happy to offer anyone my help and advice.

Blair Endersby blairendersby.co.uk

No of posts: 83
Last login: 02/Jul/2009
(1 days ago)
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