This page contains a number of People like me scenarios written for us by our partners, Hargreaves Lansdown.
Each 'People like me scenario' deals with a specific issue and aims to help you understand and make decisions in financial matters. Choose the relevant topic from the list on the right.
I've just inherited some money
Brian works in editorial. He's married with three children. He was recently left an inheri...
We've got an endowment shortfall
Matt works in advertising. Rashmi works in HR. Matt and Rashmi's agreed period is coming t...
What if Dave loses his job?
Dave is 35 and works for DMGT. Julie gave up work to look after their two children when th...
Cherise can't stop spending
Cherise works in Classifieds. She is single, owns her own flat and has an interest on...
Cherise can't stop spending
Cherise works in Classifieds. She is single, owns her own flat and has an interest only mortgage.
In an attempt to save money, she has not taken out any additional savings plans to pay back the capital part of her mortgage. She has large credit cards bills that remain unpaid and keeps flipping between credit cards to make the most of interest free periods to fund her shopping habit.
"I just can't stop spending" said Cherise.