Money & Debt

Manage your borrowing
Understand different types of borrowing and how to manage them
Understanding different types of debt
Information to help you understand priority and non-priority debts
Budgeting and Money Management
How can you most effectively manage your money
Dealing with your finances when becoming a single parent
What money issues do you need to think about if you have recently become a single parent
Get help when applying for council tax discounts, funds and grants
Information and help that is available through loans, grants and funds
My housing benefit does not cover my rent
What can you do if your rent is higher than the money you receive in housing support
Support for single parents facing eviction
All you need to know about what you can do if you are in danger of being evicted by a private landlord
Top 10 tips to avoid repossession
Practical steps you can take to avoid having your home repossessed
Problems with the condition of your rented property
Find out what can you do if you move into a rented property that is in a worse state than you were promised
Top tips to avoid Christmas debt hangover
Don’t let the Christmas spirit take over and give you a headache in the New Year.
Budget Calculator
New calculator to help you calculate your incoming and outgoings
Grants for Fuel and Water bills
You may be eligible for household expenses too.
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Solutions you could consider
Bankruptcy - Case Study
A personal perspective
What is Bankruptcy?
All you need to know...
Guide to Bankruptcy
Who is bankruptcy for?
The emotional effects of debt
Take control of your finances
What do to when debt is an issue
Where to go for help if you are worried about debt.
How to pay less on 08** calls
How to call 0808 and 0500 numbers cheaper or for free from a mobile phone.
Pocket money
How much to give?
How to save money shopping online.
Great ideas on best websites and best deals. It is no secret that being a single parent can be a struggle, especially financially. What is less well known is how much you can save when shopping online with some inside knowledge. While the end of t ...
Living on a budget
Ideas for controlling the spending.
Money saving tips
Top tips to save money.
Dealing with debt
First steps to help you deal with debt Dealing with debt is daunting. It is too easy to say ‘try to avoid unmanageable or crippling debts’ – unfortunately, life’s not always like that. If you are worried about how much money you owe the main thing ...