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• Check what benefits you can get

  Get a quick idea of the benefits you can claim, including disability benefits and links to benefit calculators

• Collecting information about your debts

  Collect information about your debts and check how to contact your creditor

• Taking the first step if you need financial support

  If you need financial support, start by checking if you can get any benefits. You could get this financial help, even if you’re working or have savings

• Buying a home

  Get information on the process of buying a house. Check how to get a mortgage, how to make an offer and what to consider if you’re buying with others

• Check if you have to pay a debt

  How to check liability for a debt, including time limits on debts and how to challenge a debt you think you might not be liable

• Paying towards your debts after you go bankrupt

  Find out what living costs you can keep paying for after you go bankrupt, and if you need to pay anything towards your debts

• Using storage heaters and immersion heaters correctly

  Check how to use electric storage heaters and immersion heaters. Make sure you’re using your heaters correctly

• Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

  What to do if you're not happy with building or home improvement work, what your rights are, what to say to the trader, how to take further action, where to get more help

• Making a plan to pay your debts

  Work out what you can afford and make a plan for paying debts like credit cards, store cards and payday loans

• How much pension you'll need

  Advice on planning for financial commitments in retirement and saving for a pension