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Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Is there any truth behind concerns that checking your credit score will lower it? Big Issue asks the experts
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
I handed over control of my own money voluntarily, after moving back into my childhood home following an admission of alcoholism
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Council tax in most parts of England is going up almost 5% in April. But, with other rising bills and the impact of the Middle East conflict, is it right?
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
How to survive the cold weather when you’re struggling to pay your bills
How to survive the cold weather when you’re struggling to pay your bills
Olive oil is cheaper than it’s been since February 2024. Is it a sign of falling prices to come?
Olive oil is cheaper than it’s been since February 2024. Is it a sign of falling prices to come?
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
Supermarket experts share their best tips for bagging yellow sticker bargains: ‘I believe in karma’
Supermarket experts share their best tips for bagging yellow sticker bargains: ‘I believe in karma’
BBC Radio 1’s Matt Edmonson: ‘I’m no Martin Lewis, but I’ve always been quite frugal’
BBC Radio 1’s Matt Edmonson: ‘I’m no Martin Lewis, but I’ve always been quite frugal’
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
How Gander is helping shoppers find reduced food and cut waste
How Gander is helping shoppers find reduced food and cut waste
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
People with mental health issues forced to share their PIN – leaving them open to ‘abuse and fraud’
People with mental health issues forced to share their PIN – leaving them open to ‘abuse and fraud’
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
What do bankers think of a windfall tax on the banks? We went to the City of London to find out
What do bankers think of a windfall tax on the banks? We went to the City of London to find out
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
