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• Benefits - introduction

  An overview and content list for introduction to benefits. Find out more about benefits and what benefits you could be entitled

• Top tips for borrowing

  Top tips for borrowing money, taking out a loan or using a credit card.

• Problems getting to or topping up your prepayment meter

  What you can do if you can't get to your prepayment meter, can't top it up, or can't use

• Collecting information about your debts

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

• Banking – security and fraud

  Protecting yourself from fraud. What to do if you've had money stolen, been a victim of fraud or identity theft or if you've lost your bank cards or details

• If a company stops trading or goes out of business

  Claim money owed to you when a trader goes out of business, including checking whether they’ve gone out of business

• Debt management plans - what you need to know

  Introduction to debt management plans, explaining what they are, how they work and who can get one

• State Pension

  Check how much State Pension you can get and how many qualifying years you need to get the full amount

• 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.

• Information landlords ask for when you start renting

  Check what information you might need to start renting from a private landlord. Check how to prove you have the ‘right to rent’ in the UK