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Money advice

Lolly, bread, brass - whatever you call it, its yours, you've earned it and when you spend it you want to make sure you get value for money.

Whether it be credit, debt problems or other financial services, we may be able to help. Please see the links below which may provide an answer.

We together with our partners in the South Tyneside Consumer Support Network have produced a series of leaflets related to financial matters:

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Questions to ask yourself before you borrow...

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A guide to planning your budget

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Taking the credit: a glossary of common terms

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Help! What can I do when things go wrong?

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Information about the best way to borrow money is also available from the Office of Fair Trading website.

The Financial Services Authority has also launched a series of campaigns designed to help consumers take control of their finances:

Money laid bare
No selling, just the bare essentials stripped of jargon

 

Mortgages laid bare
No selling, just the bare essentials stripped of jargon

 

 

 

 

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