Money to the Masses Fixing your finances, solving your problems
When looking for financial advice there are many options that are totally free, here is my roundup of what is available.
Money to the Masses
My own site moneytothemasses.com – I write the money articles in my spare time to educate and give money advice to the general public. I have also created a free 6 week personal finance email course that covers budgeting, debts, insurance, investing, mortgages and savings (sign up here). Plus you can even answer me a question directly via the question submission box in the right hand column of this page.
Money Advice Service
Government backed service offering free financial advice – www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Provides advice on money, benefits, employment issues and consumer issues – www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Which?
Campaigns on consumer issues and offers independent advice on many finance topics, Charges a subscription for some of their services – www.which.co.uk
Shelter
Offers advice on housing, debt, benefits care and health issues – www.shelter.org.uk
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS)
Free and confidential advice on debt problems including budgeting and credit advice – www.cccs.co.uk
National Debtline
Free and confidential advice given over the phone – www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
Financial Ombudsman Service
Free service that helps settle disputes between consumers and UK based financial services businesses – www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Age UK
Finance advice for over 50s – www.ageuk.org.uk
The Pensions Advisory Service
Information and advice related to pensions – www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk
TaxHelp for Older People
Tax advice for older people on low incomes that can’t afford professional advice – www.taxvol.org.uk
