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What are Budgeting Advances and Budgeting Loans?
If you need to borrow money for essential costs and get certain benefits, you could apply for an interest-free Budgeting Advance or Budgeting Loan from the government. ...
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Ways of repaying an interest-only mortgage
With an interest-only mortgage your monthly payments only cover the interest on the amount you borrowed. This means it’s important you have a plan for how to...
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How to sort out an estate when someone dies leaving a will: a step-by-step guide
Sorting out someone’s estate, which is everything they owned including money, property and possessions, as well as any debts is a significant process. It can...
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Universal Credit scams
People are being targeted by scammers offering government or local council loans and grants linked to Universal Credit claims. If you become a victim, this money...
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How to find the best savings account
Getting a savings account is usually easy – many can be opened online in a few minutes. Here’s how to decide which type is best, compare the top rates and regularly...
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Emergency savings – how much is enough?
Having some emergency savings is a great way to prepare for unexpected expenses, especially when things go wrong such as a broken washing machine or boiler. ...
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How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist
Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains...
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What is Breathing Space and how can it help me?
If you’re struggling with debts, you might be able to get support through the debt respite scheme, also known as Breathing Space. This could give you valuable...
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Universal Credit problems
If you’re applying for Universal Credit for the first time – perhaps because you’ve lost your job or your income has gone down – it can help to know what could...
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Mortgage calculators
A mortgage is a large loan, typically from a bank or building society, that lets you borrow money to buy a property, like a house, flat or plot of land.
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