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Housing Associations

Housing Associations

Housing Associations; the UKs social landlords

Housing Benefits

Housing Benefits

Housing Benefit, a basic understanding

Bailiffs' Rights & Powers

Bailiffs' Rights & Powers

Know your rights when dealing with bailiffs, to avoid their power being misused.

Gaining New Skills and Qualification

Gaining New Skills and Qualification

Education, the best investment you can make.

Further Education After School

Further Education After School

YOU are the best investment you can ever make. Always be learning something new.

Further Education Options

Further Education Options

Make a plan for the future: ‘Only dead fish swim with the tide’ - Anon

Student Internships

Student Internships

Straight from the ‘horse’s mouth’. An ABC intern gives you the lowdown.

Being a Student in another Country

Being a Student in another Country

Sound tips from our youthful student researcher.

Exercise

Army Fitness instructors says the hardest thing is to get on the trainers and get out the door.

The Source of Your Food

The Source of Your Food

From the Sun’s energy, the basis of all life.

Why do we Eat Unhealthily?

Why do we Eat Unhealthily?

Do something for 28 days they say, and it becomes a habit. Change your diet and have more energy and vitality.

Eating Healthily - An Introduction

Eating Healthily - An Introduction

You really are what you eat.

Community Transport

Community Transport

An alternative transport for all ages, not just the elderly as many people believe.

Volunteer

Volunteer

Learn new skills, gain experience, make new contacts and put something back into society.

Students with Dependents

Students with Dependents

Useful advice for students with responsibilities, beyond buying the next round.

What to do if Someone Dies

What to do if Someone Dies

A tough call to make decisions in an emotional situation. We hope this guide helps.

Dealing with Dementia

Dealing with Dementia

As people live longer degenerative diseases are on the rise. Learn the basic facts here.

Making a Will

Making a Will

Putting this one off is a bad idea.

Retirement

Retirement

One day you may have the ‘grey hairs of wisdom’ alas it comes along much quicker than you realize.

Pensions

You work till you drop and die proudly in the ‘saddle’ however being able to stop and rest is a nice option to have.

The Work Programme

The Work Programme

Another brilliant idea from the DWP.

Council Housing

Council Housing

How to get on the housing ladder and to start letting from your Local Council.

Benefits In and Out of Work

Benefits In and Out of Work

Most benefits Claimants are in work. If you are on a low salary make sure you claim what is yours.

Benefits Available to You

Benefits Available to You

They are your benefits, make sure you claim for what is rightfully yours.

Social Life on a Budget

Social Life on a Budget

Making the best of life on a limited budget

Budgeting

Budgeting

Get your finances under control and enjoy a sound night’s sleep free from worry.

 

Methods of Saving

Methods of Saving

Pay yourself first, and build a ‘buffer’ against tomorrows uncertainly.

Priority Debts

Priority Debts

Ignoring priority debts can have repercussions; better to face problems early and take necessary action promptly.

Credit Debts

Credit Debts

Avoid mortgaging your future if you can. If you borrow do it wisely.

Interview Skills

Interview Skills

Selling yourself is a mission fraught with pitfalls. Get some basic advice here.

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