
Money Worries
Katherine – lost her husband and struggled with car repair bills
Katherine’s life took an unexpected and tragic turn when her husband died suddenly.
Katherine faced not only the emotional trauma of losing her partner but also the harsh financial realities that followed. With her household income dramatically reduced, Katherine found herself grappling with a host of new challenges and responsibilities.
Monthly expenses that were once manageable became overwhelming. Utility bills, mortgage payments, and everyday living costs began to pile up, adding to everything was her car, which had always been a reliable means of transportation. It now needed significant repairs, specifically a new head gasket.
Katherine needed the car to run errands and potentially find new employment opportunities. However, the cost of the head gasket repair was more than she could afford, given her already tight budget.
That's when Katherine discovered Bumper, a car repair finance solution that helps individuals spread their car repair costs over monthly instalments with 0% interest.
Thanks to Bumper, Katherine felt immediate relief and was able to get her car repaired and back on the road to find a job.
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Other ways you can get help with your money worries
stepchange.org - the UK’s largest provider of free independent debt advice and managed solutions
nationaldebtline.org - offering free and independent debt advice over the phone and online
themoneycharity.org.uk - working to empower people across the UK to develop the skills and behaviours to make the most of their money
entitledto.co.uk - a free, online benefits calculator, that helps individuals calculate and understand the benefits they are entitled to
Or contact citizensadvice.org.uk for a full list of local financial advisors and debt counsellors