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Services A to Z:

Coping with the Credit Crunch

There's lots of help and advice to help you through the credit crunch. You will find information on the Internet to help -  don't forget that Internet access is free from all North Ayrshire libraries.

 

If your circumstances have changed you may be entitled to Council Tax benefit and housing benefit. We offer advice on Welfare Rights.

 

If you're on a low income a credit union can help you get to credit or save money.

 

There is a free and confidential National Debt Helpline Telephone: 0808-808-4000

 

You can check whether Tax Credits can help you and your family.

 

Surf for savings

If you want to reduce your shopping bills and household expenditure, try these websites:

 

Energy comparison websites

www.energyhelpline.com

www.homeadvisoryservice.co.uk

www.saveonyourbills.co.uk

www.uswitch.com

www.moneysavingexpert.com

 

Price comparison websites

www.moneysupermarket.com

www.pricerunner.co.uk

www.kelkoo.co.uk

www.pricecutreview.com

www.ciao.co.uk

www.confused.com

 

Vouchers, bargains and discounts

www.vouchercodes.com

www.carrentals.co.uk

www.daysoutuk.com

www.hotdealsuk.com

www.vouchercodes.eu/

Food shopping

www.quidco.com

www.fixtureferrets.co.uk

www.mysupermarket.co.uk