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What is home credit or doorstep lending?
Home credit is where you borrow money and the lender comes to your home to collect the payments. Also known as doorstep lending, it’s best avoided if you have...
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Financial abuse: spotting the signs and leaving safely
Everyone has the right to make independent financial decisions. If your partner, family member, carer or anybody else is controlling your financial affairs, ...
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Getting a loan if you’re ill or disabled
If you’re ill or disabled and struggling financially, there might be times when you need to borrow money. Find out how to go about that while avoiding expensive...
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Your options for legal or financial advice on divorce or dissolution
How much legal or financial advice you’ll need during your divorce or dissolution will depend on your situation, what you can afford and whether you’ve agreed...
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What are personal loans?
If you need to borrow money and want to pay a fixed amount back every month, a personal loan is one option. Find out what to watch out for and how to get the...
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Help managing your money while waiting for your first Universal Credit payment
You’ll usually receive your first Universal Credit payment around five weeks after you apply. After that, payments are made monthly, or twice a month in Scotland...
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How to check your credit report for free
When deciding whether to give you credit, a bank or other organisations will often check your credit history by asking one or more credit reference agencies ...
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What to do if you’re rejected for a loan or credit card
If you’ve been turned down for credit, such as an overdraft, it’s important to find out why as you might be able to make some changes. Discover how to improve...
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Help if you’re struggling to pay your child maintenance
Child maintenance payments are considered priority bills. If you don’t pay, the consequences can be severe. Try and stay on top of your payments and treat them...
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How to pay legal fees when you separate if you were living together
If you separate and you’re not married or in a civil partnership, you don’t have to go through a formal legal process. But if you decide to take your partner...
