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Advice on how to avoid falling into debt over Christmas

Posted: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 15:32

My children love Christmas and they're already picking extra treats off the shelf when we go shopping, and telling me what presents they want. I really want to make it a special time for them, but times... Read More »

Advice on how to avoid possible online shopping scams in the run up to Christmas

Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:28

Citizens Advice Charnwood advise on how to avoid possible online shopping scams

EverywhereI look I see adverts for upcoming sales - Black Friday and Cyber Monday - 'deals' are jumping out at me from all... Read More »

Help available if you are experiencing damp and mould in your rented home.

Posted: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:06

Citizens Advice Charnwood advise on help available if you are experiencing damp and mould in your rented home.

We are worried now winter is on the way that damp and mould will start building up in our house... Read More »

Gambling Harm - some advice and help

Posted: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:24

Citizens Advice Charnwood offer advice about gambling harm

We know around 2 million people are experiencing some level of gambling harm in GB, including 300,000 estimated to be experiencing 'problem gaAmbling',... Read More »

Advice about school-related costs

Posted: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 16:24

Citizens Advice Charnwood offers advice about school-related costs

My children are starting new schools in September, one is in primary school and the other secondary. Between uniforms, PE kit and knowing... Read More »

Steps to take when getting building work done by outside contractors

Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:02

Citizens Advice Charnwood advises on steps to take when getting building work, renovations or repairs done to your home by outside contractors.

"I've just had my bathroom retiled, but I'm not happy with... Read More »

Tips on how to have a trouble-free holiday

Posted: Fri, 10 May 2024 11:40

Citizens Advice Charnwood shares tips on how to have a trouble-free holiday.

'We're booking a summer holiday to Spain. It's been a while since we've gone on holiday and we really don't want anything to... Read More »

Understanding your payslip

Posted: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:21

"I've just got my first payslip from a new job, I'm slightly embarrassed to say I don't understand what all the different sections refer to. How do I know what each means and if it's correct? "

Citizens... Read More »