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Maxine McCreadie

Personal Finance Writer

Maxine is an experienced personal finance writer, specialising in creating content to support people struggling with debt.

Debt & personal finance specialistFeatured in national pressUnited Kingdom

About Maxine

She is passionate about helping people understand personal finance news and trends — arming people with knowledge to make their money work harder for them.

From navigating the cost of living crisis to helping parents and caregivers understand the complexities of child care costs and more, her work spans across all aspects of debt and personal finances.

Her work has appeared in newspapers, news sites and magazines across the UK, including Sky News, Metro, The Independent and Marie Claire to name a few. Notably, she has also been interviewed by Vogue.

Latest articles by Maxine

Recent guides and explainers written for UK Debt Expert.

DRO

Can a CCJ be included in a DRO?

County Court Judgments can usually be included in a Debt Relief Order, as long as the debt is an eligible non-priority debt.

IVA

Can an IVA stop bailiffs?

Once approved, an IVA gives you legal protection that can stop bailiff action on the debts included in your arrangement.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and your home

What happens to your home in bankruptcy — whether you own, rent, or have mortgage arrears — and the risks to be aware of.

Maxine around the web

Places Maxine has been quoted as a personal finance writer.

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