Financial Help in Scotland over Winter for Children
If you care for children or young adults under 18 and are looking for some financial help in Scotland, then we have some suggestions.
3 Steps To Help You Manage Your Money
Do you find yourself struggling to find money by the end of the month? Are you spending too much money, but not sure where it’s all going? We can help.
Coronavirus and Payment Holidays
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit everyone financially. In order to release the strain slightly, payment holidays from paying rent and mortgages have been made more readily available. Payment holidays are agreements you make with whoever you pay your mortgage or rent to. It means you don’t have to pay anything for up to a few […]
Financial Support During Coronavirus
Getting the financial support you need During the past few months, many people’s lives have been turned upside down by Coronavirus. Here at the East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau, we’ve been helping where we can to ease the pressure put on the community. We’ve aimed to ensure that you are aware of all the financial […]
Nearly one third of people in Scotland worried about household finances
Financial difficulty due to Coronavirus Many people in East Dunbartonshire who may be experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. We can offer help on what to do next. Research was recently commissioned by the Scottish Government in partnership with YouGov. Nearly a third of people across Scotland have already felt the […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Debt After Christmas
After the excesses of Christmas, it can be hard to re-adjust to normal life again in January. This can often be made worse by demands for money from everything we spent at the end of the year. Dealing with debt is important. If you need someone to talk to and work out ways to help, […]
How to Enjoy Half Term Holidays on a Budget
Half term holidays in Scotland are a great chance for your children to relax and enjoy some time off from studying and homework. However finding things to do can be expensive, and before you know it, costs have ratcheted up and your savings have dropped down. Here’s how can you keep costs down whilst entertaining […]
6 Tips To Avoid Christmas Debt
Christmas debt is a serious problem in the UK. A third of people in Britain borrow money each year to buy Christmas presents. This is nearly 17 million people. 2.3 million people will miss a regular payment of rent, electricity or another vital service in order to pay for Christmas. Debt problems are made worse […]
How to Avoid HMRC Phone Scams
Being Aware of HMRC phone scams Most people are well aware of the dangers posed by scammers online. These include bogus websites, hacked email accounts and even fake Facebook accounts. What is just as important to be aware of is the rising prevalence of phone scams. These can affect everyone who uses mobiles or landlines. One […]
Affordable Housing in Scotland
Ensuring Access to Affordable Housing in Scotland Citizen’s Advice Scotland (CAS) recently input into discussions around affordable housing in Scotland. We responded to the consultation on the proposed Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was a “…proposal to protect private sector tenants by introducing measures to limit rent increases and to increase the availability of information […]
Are you claiming your Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS)?
Did you know that you may be eligible for a Carer’s Allowance Supplement? This is an extra payment from the Scottish Government to carers in Scotland. If you are receiving a full or partial Carer’s Allowance payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), then you may be eligible. If you are a Carer […]
Appealing a Benefits Decision
Once you have made a claim for benefits, it can be an anxious wait until you hear the result. Sometimes, it isn’t what you hoped for. You might be unhappy at the decision that’s been made. If this is the case, then you should consider making a mandatory reconsideration appeal. What is a mandatory reconsideration? […]
How to protect yourself from online scams
Staying safe and secure when surfing the web Going online to buy shopping, play games and do research is commonplace today, but increasingly we need to be careful of online scams. Fraudsters around the world send 14.5 billion spam emails every day. This article will tell you how to stay safe, and what to look […]
Best Start Grant Guide
What is the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods? Have you overheard friends or family members talking about the Best Start Grant or Best Start Foods? Perhaps you’re wondering exactly what the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are. Are you eligible to apply? We’re here to explain all with our simple guide to […]
Spring Clean Your Finances
The Money Talk Team Spring has sprung, the sun is shining. There’s no better time to spring clean your finances. Perhaps you’re wondering if you’re eligible for support like pension credit or universal credit. Or you want to find out how much disability allowance you could get? Maybe you’re considering switching energy supplier but you’re […]
Setting up Power of Attorney in Scotland
Guide to setting up a power of attorney You’ve probably heard the words ‘power of attorney’ and immediately dismissed it as something your 84-year-old grandma needs. That’s just not true though! Power of attorney (known also as a lasting power of attorney) is something everyone should have, particularly if you’re married or living with a […]
Applying for Universal Credit Scotland
Universal Credit – What you need to know Changes to benefits now mean that Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit and other benefits have been replaced by universal credit. Although this is supposed to make your life simpler, checking your universal credit eligibility and applying can be a bit confusing. That’s where the Citizens Advice Bureau […]
What to do if you’re in Debt
Dealing with Debt Finding yourself in debt is a very stressful experience, which might make you want to bury your head in the sand. But, acknowledging there’s a problem and getting help is the first step on the road to dealing with debt. That’s where the Money Talk Team at the Citizens Advice Bureau come […]
Will Aid and Will Relief Scotland
Will Aid in Scotland Will Aid is a UK scheme where solicitors provide a free will-writing service in exchange for a donation to charity. A group of partner charities share these vital funds to carry out their work. Will Aid in Scotland, and UK-wide, takes place every November. Will Relief Scotland This is a similar […]