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Six places offering free financial advice
PayPlan
If you’re struggling with the cost of living, checking that you’re receiving all the income you’re entitled to is crucial. If you're worried about debt, you can get free, confidential debt advice from our partners PayPlan.
They have loads of friendly advisors who could help you if increasing living costs are affecting your financial wellbeing.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offers free advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and general consumer advice. You can talk to them online about a debt problem between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday, or you can call their debt helpline – it’s available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you can't hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: type 18001 then 0800 240 4420. Find out more about using Relay UK.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper cuts through the complexities of money matters and explains what you need to do and how you can do it. It offers impartial guidance that’s backed by the government and can recommend further, trusted support if you need it. In particular, they offer advice on debt, divorce and separation, setting up a new home, care and disability.
Video banking calls may be recorded and service hours may apply. You’ll need a device that has a camera or webcam, and a connection to the Internet.
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This content is for information purposes only and shouldn’t be regarded as financial advice. While we’ve taken every effort to make sure this information is as accurate as possible, it has not been independently verified.