If you’d like to find out more about any of the subjects we’ve talked about
in our Worth Learning guide or in this section of our website, we’ve put
together a list of useful sources of advice and information to help. Just
click on the links to be taken directly to that organisation’s website.
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www.moneymagpie.com
TV's Jasmine Birtles offers suggestions on making and saving money.
Free advice on credit cards, insurance, Christmas presents and latest
bargains.
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www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The Citizens Advice Bureau service helps people resolve their
legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and
confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
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www.adviceguide.org.uk
The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of
Citizens Advice, providing people with online round-the-clock access to
CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and
employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.
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www.direct.gov.uk
Directgov is the UK government's digital service for people in
England and Wales. It delivers information and practical advice about
public services, bringing them all together in one place.
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www.hmrc.gov.uk
HM
Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ensures the correct tax is collected
from or paid to you at the right time, including VAT, child benefit
and tax credits.
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www.monster.co.uk
Find the job that's right for you. Use Monster's resources to
create a killer CV, search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and launch
your career.
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www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
The helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice
on how to deal with debt problems.
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www.cccs.co.uk
Free
anonymous debt advice from the UK’s leading debt charity.
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www.shelter.org.uk
The housing and homelessness charity.
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www.turn2us.org.uk
A charitable service which helps people access the money available
to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.
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www.mysupermarket.co.uk
a completely FREE website which allows you to compare supermarket
prices as you shop and get the best possible deal for your
groceries.
- www.moneysupermarket.com
A British price comparison website that specialises in financial
services. The website lets you compare prices on a range of products,
including mortgages, credit cards and loans.
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www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
A website that provides you with advice before you buy and the
information you need to resolve any consumer issues after you have made
a purchase.
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www.ebay.co.uk
eBay
is an online marketplace where people all over the world can buy
and sell things online.
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www.gumtree.com
An
online classifieds website where you can place free advertisements
for your services or buy and sell to other people.
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www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
A non-profit organisation that provides free and impartial advice
on how to stop wasting energy
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www.coriandr.com,
www.notmassproduced.com
and www.folksy.com
A
great place to sell any home made or second hand items you have
lying around – brilliant for crafty people!
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www.rentnotbuy.co.uk
Rent out some of the things you own using this website to make a bit of
extra money on the side.
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www.spareroom.co.uk
A great way to rent out any spare rooms you have to people looking
for somewhere to stay.
All of the sites mentioned offer great advice in their particular
area, as a final part of a guide we'd like to show you how learndirect can
help you >>
