Money Worries
Paul – how Bumper helped a single dad
Meet Paul, a dedicated single father of three energetic primary school-aged children. As the sole breadwinner, Paul has always had to budget carefully each month to keep up with the bills and ensure his kids have everything they need.
Life as a single parent is challenging, but Paul has managed to juggle his responsibilities with resilience and a positive attitude.
However, life threw Paul a curveball when he was hit with a series of unexpected, large bills.
When Paul's car ran over a pot hole and resulted in a cracked wheel he knew it wouldn't pass its MOT without a replacement.
Paul worried over what he was going to do next, as his careful budgeting didn't have any wiggle room for a large car repair bill.
How Bumper Helped
Luckily his local garage offered Bumper as a service, interest-free repair finance with the option to spread the payments over 3, 6 or 9 months.
Thanks to Bumper’s support, Paul was able to breathe easier, knowing he could meet his financial obligations without compromising his family’s well-being.
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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
