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• Deciding if you should apply for SMI

  What to think about before you apply for support for mortgage interest (SMI) if you get benefits

• Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died

  Information on the role of the executor or administrator in dealing with the estate of a deceased person

• Check your options for getting out of debt

  Find out what help is available if you’re struggling to pay your debts, including breathing space, debt management plans, administration orders, IVAs, DROs and bankruptcy

• What to do if you've been scammed

  Find out what steps to take after you've been scammed. This includes how to protect yourself, check if you can get your money back and report the scam

• Choosing a personal pension

  Find out about who provides personal pensions and things to look out for when choosing one

• Help with debt and rent arrears on Universal Credit

  You might be able to get financial help if you're on Universal Credit and are in debt, have rent arrears or are struggling with money.

• How much ESA you can get

  How much ESA you could get - whether you're about to start a claim or are currently being assessed for ESA

• Selling your property to help pay off your mortgage debts

  Check what to think about before selling your property and what to do if you won’t make enough money to pay back your debts.

• If you think you've bought stolen goods

  If you've bought stolen goods you need to hand them in to the police. You should then be able to get a full refund. Don't return the item to the seller yourself

• Pawnbrokers

  Information about what a pawnbroker is and what happens if you are unable to repay your loan, lose your ticket or do not collect the goods