Financial Guidance
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Financial anxiety and mental health
Read about the impact financial anxiety can have on mental health and how to take control of your money in a manageable way.
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Your rights if your holiday firm goes bust
With Teletext Holidays and Alpharooms recently going bust, find out more about your rights if your holiday firm collapses.
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Do you owe council tax? Here’s what you should do
Around 800,000 UK households were behind on their council tax last year, largely due to COVID-19. Debt repayments may have taken a break during lockdown, but what do you do when you have to start paying it back?
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Tips for stress-free banking
Stress is a part of life and money is one of the biggest causes of it. Take a look at our tips for stress-free banking.
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How finance management can improve your mental health
Practical tips on managing your money and simultaneously improving your emotional and mental wellbeing.
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5% House Deposits – Everything you need to know
The government has announced a new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme to offer 5% house deposits. Check out our blog for all the information you need to know about the scheme.
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I’m being made redundant; can I claim benefits?
If you have been made redundant, find out what type of benefits and support is available during this difficult time.
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What should I do if I lose my job?
730,000 jobs have been lost since the start of lockdown, which means there are plenty of people out there in the same boat. But knowing that there are other people in a similar situation isn’t any help to you, especially as being let go from your job or feeling like there’s a chance you could lose it can be a really unnerving feeling.
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Teaching children about money
Get our tips on how to teach your children about money, including useful links, an activity sheet of money-based questions, and a guide to what you should be teaching them at different ages.
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How to sort out payment disputes and refunds
Find out how to resolve payment disputes and get refunds from merchants as well as learning about chargebacks and what your rights are as a consumer.
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How to apply for Universal Credit
Universal Credit is available to people who need assistance paying for expenses such as rent or shopping. Here we describe how you can apply and how to find out if you’re eligible.
Read moreWhat is Universal Credit? 5 things you need to know
Here's what you need to know about the new benefits system.
Read moreWhat is the Lifetime ISA limit?
Find out how much you can save in a LISA this tax year.
Read moreUnderstanding your tax code for 2017/18
Find out what the new code on your payslip means.
Read moreWhat is digital download insurance?
Find out how to cover your music, films or e-book downloads.
Read moreYou’ve got until August 2019 to claim back PPI
Make sure you claim in time!
Read moreWhat is event ticket insurance?
Event ticket insurance can come in handy if you fall ill or get stuck in traffic before a concert.
Read moreStatutory credit report: What does it show?
Find out what information you can get from a statutory credit report.
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