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Elena Bakalova and Willy Pierre Abbal: Financial credit from a necessary service became a commodity
Elena Bakalova and Willy Pierre Abbal: Financial credit from a necessary service became a commodity
April 29, 2025

We once again raise the issue of over-indebtedness of individuals: why it is important for Bulgaria and why has it remained unresolved for so long? What is the experience of other Euro...

How to go bankrupt properly? Bulgaria is still wondering
How to go bankrupt properly? Bulgaria is still wondering
November 27, 2024

More and more Bulgarians live with the feeling that their debts are like an anchor pulling them to the bottom. Banks tend to let debtors float to the surface on their own, financial literacy remains c...

In Bulgaria, one cannot go bankrupt. Why is this a problem?
January 18, 2024

Bulgaria is one of the few European countries that do not have effective legislation regulating so-called “personal bankruptcy”, as well as a mechanism for restructuring the obligations of people who ...

ECDN Autumn Newsletter 2023
ECDN Autumn Newsletter 2023
October 18, 2023

Latest news for EU consumers regarding over-indebtedness and personal credit.

Webinars: 19 & 26 October 2023
Webinars: 19 & 26 October 2023
October 15, 2023
🌟 IT IS REAL 🌟
October 5, 2023

For the very first time in the history of the European Union, the new credit Directive mandates the provision of free debt advice services in every European member state. Article 36 (1) clearly states...

Understanding Bulgaria's Debt and Credit Landscape in 2023
September 27, 2023

As we step into after summer period of 2023, we made an analysis on 4 drivers for individual in Bulgaria with fresh data for a better understanding:

20 ways to save costs
August 10, 2023

Get out of debt

How to install Temida Budget Tool on your smart device?
August 10, 2023

For Android:

How to manage and keep motivation of good budget behavior over time?
How to manage and keep motivation of good budget behavior over time?
August 10, 2023
How to spend less on energy?
How to spend less on energy?
August 10, 2023

We’re always looking for tweaks to make in our budget to save extra money. You know—the kind that are actually easy to do and actually work. One of the easiest ways to save money is right there in you...

How to use our budget tool?
August 10, 2023

Follow the link in order to access Temida Budget

Why and how to budget?
August 10, 2023

If you want to get out of debt, you need to budget. If you want to save money for something [retirement, down payment on a house, vacation, etc.], you need to budget. ...

Good debt vs bad debt
August 3, 2023

Good debt is defined by three factors:

How to avoid being in over-indebtness during loan lifetime?
August 3, 2023

Do not take a loan with too long a repayment period Indeed, this way you can significantly reduce the amount of monthly installments, but it com...

How to handle stress possibly generated by financial situation?
August 3, 2023

Resolving financial problems tends to involve small steps that reap rewards over time. In the current economic climate, it’s unlikely your financial difficulties will disappear overnight. But that doe...

How to identify that your friend has a debt problem?
August 3, 2023

Several million people – up to 10% of the population – are reluctant to admit that they are having debt problems. As a result, we must call on friends and family members...

How to plan and manage debt integrating them in the budget?
How to plan and manage debt integrating them in the budget?
August 3, 2023

Make a budget “The first step to regaining control of your finances and paying off your debts is to make a good budget.” Why? Because by putting...

How to renegotiate your loans before you get in delay with financial institutions?
August 3, 2023

If you feel you will have problems repaying your loan, do not bury one’s head in the sand, start to renegotiate and we can help you.

How to tell to your kids?
August 3, 2023

Two discussions give parents the cold sweats. Telling your kids where babies come from, and telling your kids where debt comes from. Children will learn a lot about money from simply observing their p...

If you get in delay on your loans what is happening and what can you do?
August 3, 2023

The financial institutions have different steps once you get in delay but very often they are open to negotiating and finding a solution.

What are your consumer rights?
What are your consumer rights?
August 3, 2023

There are a few laws that guide your rights in the credit world. If you’re not in the legal profession, you probably won’t read the text of each of these laws. You should, at a minimum, be familiar wi...

What to check to better choose a loan?
What to check to better choose a loan?
August 3, 2023

There are a few laws that guide your rights in the credit world. If you’re not in the legal profession, you probably won’t read the text of each of these laws. You should, at a minimum, be familiar wi...

Who are the different partners/players that can support you?
August 3, 2023

Consumer protection association

New Issue of Money Matters – No. 19 is out now.
New Issue of Money Matters – No. 19 is out now.
July 11, 2023

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Award for corporate and social responsibility
Award for corporate and social responsibility
March 24, 2023

The award was presented by the CEO of Nova Broadcasting Group, Stefana Zdravkova. The main goal of the competition is the promotion of successful projects developed in Bulgaria in the past year. Leadi...

Be part of debt advice improvement EU program for Bulgaria: We are looking for support
Be part of debt advice improvement EU program for Bulgaria: We are looking for support
October 18, 2022

The European Consumer Debt Network (ECDN), under the supervision of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), started a project, regarding the preparation of the implementati...