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• Check if you can get your money back after a scam

  Find out when you're likely to get a refund following a scam, and how to claim

• Check how bankruptcy affects your money and bills

  Find out what happens to your bank account when you’re bankrupt, how your bills might change and if you can keep money like your savings or pension.

• Get a hardship payment if you've been sanctioned

  If you've been sanctioned, you might be able to get some emergency money to help you cover household expenses. This is called a hardship payment.

• Reducing your regular outgoings

  Find out how to save on household, energy and water bills, your TV licence and travel costs

• Save money heating your home

  Check if you can save money on your energy bills by adjusting your central heating. Check how to heat your home in a more energy efficient way.

• Creditor takes money from your bank account

  Information on third party debt orders to take money owed to you to pay creditors, how they affect your bank account and what to do if a frozen bank account leads to hardship.

• Buying a used car

  What checks to make when buying a used car, how to negotiate a deal, different payment options

• Choosing and applying for a credit card

  Information on what to look out for when choosing and applying for a credit card