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Money Advice Publications

Contact us for a copy of any of the following guides:

Money Advice
  • In Debt Help Guide
       Self Help Guide for Debt Problems
  • Easy to Use Home Budget Planner (OFT/TSI)
       This table makes it easy to work out your budget to help see where your money is going
  • Keep Debt Under Control (TSI/OFT)
       If you're thinking of borrowing money, this leaflet offers some basic and impartial advice
  • What Type of Plastic (OFT)
       If you decide to use a card to buy goods or services use this list to decide which one is best for you
Mortgages, Debt and Financial
  • Paying your mortgage (FSA)
       A guide to repayment methods
  • Stay in control of your mortgage (FSA)
       Some simple steps to help you manage your mortgage in tougher times
  • What to do when you can't pay your mortgage (FSA)
       Explains what you can do if you are unable to meet your mortgage repayments
Credit
  • Credit Wise (OFT)
       Your guide to trouble free credit
  • No credit? (Data Protection Registrar)
       How to find out what credit reference agencies report about you and how you can correct mistakes
  • Refused credit (Experian)
       What to do if you are refused credit
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Quick links for 'Life in the Borders' section:

Guided Walks - If you are interested in walking visit the outdoor diary.

Getting married?  Our online guide will take you through all that you need to know to plan your big day.

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