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We share advice on choosing a car insurance policy

Posted: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:04

When choosing a policy, it is important to get quotes from several insurers and compare:

  • what each policy covers and the exclusions and amount of any excess. any discounts offered
  • any discounts offered

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 »

Changes to 'legacy' benefits coming soon

Posted: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:47

Citizens Advice Charnwood warns that changes to benefits are coming soon to the Charnwood area. If you are receiving one or more 'legacy benefits' you will need to move (migrate) to Universal Credit. ... Read More »