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• Extra money and help if you get Universal Credit

  Find out about extra money and help you can get because you receive Universal Credit. You can also check what other benefits and support you can apply for.

• Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done

  The procedure that social housing tenants must follow if you decide to use your rent to pay for repairs and the risks of withholding rent when the landlord has not carried out repairs

• Living together and marriage - legal differences

  Differences between how the law treats married and cohabiting couples including financial matters, responsibility for children and housing

• How credit cards work

  Information about what credit cards are, how they work, credit limits, interest-free periods and statements.

• Home credit (Doorstep loans)

  Information about what home credit is, checking whether a home credit lender is licensed and how to compare home credit loans products.

• How to apply for Universal Credit

  Find out how to apply for Universal Credit online. Find out more about the questions you need to answer, your ‘to-do list’ and the next steps.

• Getting the best credit deal

  Advice on getting a good best deal when borrowing money, including comparing credit products, costs involved, terms and conditions and checking whether you can afford the repayments.

• The costs and charges of credit cards

  Information about interest and other charges, which may be incurred when using your credit card, including charges when buying things abroad, or for missed payments.