Financial healthcheck
This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Find out if your finances are in a healthy state and get some tips for a healthier financial lifestyle, by doing an on-line financial healthcheck.
The healthcheck has been produced by the Financial Services Authority(FSA) - the watchdog for the financial services industry.
To do the healthcheck, go to the FSA's consumer website at www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk.
Debt test
This information applies to England, Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland
If you're worried about your finances, you can take the Debt Test, to help you find out whether you have – or are likely to have – problems with your borrowing.
The Debt Test has been produced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) - the watchdog for the financial services industry.
To take the Debt Test, go to the FSA's consumer website at: www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk.
Credit and debt fact sheets
The information in these fact sheets applies to England and Wales only
These fact sheets are in PDF format and will open in a new window.
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- Bailiffs
- Basic debt advice
- Bankruptcy
- Council tax arrears
- Court fines
- Credit Fact Sheet
- How county court judgments affect your credit rating
- Jargon buster fact sheet
- Mortgage arrears
- Negotiating with priority creditors
- Negotiating with non-priority creditors
- Rent arrears
- Sample debt letters
- What happens if you are taken to court for money you owe