Wakefield District Citizens Advice Bureaux
The service is FREE to all comers and the advice given is totally confidential. The CAB can help on all topics including: money and debt, the benefit system, disability issues, employment, consumer problems, housing and homelessness, relationship problems and family matters, immigration, and legal issues. Ring 0844 499 4138 for advice and to book an appointment

Benefits - housing and council tax
Find out how you can get help with you rent and council tax

Money Advice Service
An independent service, set up by government to help people make the most of their money, we give free, unbiased money advice to everyone across the UK – online, over the phone and face to face

How to start tackling debt problems
Start tackling debt problems by establishing priorities, setting a personal budget, talking to creditors and getting impartial and independent advice

Find out about National Insurance
National Insurance (NI) - who needs to pay it, current rates, how to get an NI number and what to do if you’ve lost one

Pensions and retirement planning
Find out about pensions and retirement planning

Find out about Stamp Duty Land Tax on property and Stamp Duty on shares
Stamp Duty Land Tax on property and Stamp Duty on shares - how they work and how much you pay

Find out about Child Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit – what it is, who can get it and how it's paid

Debt Advice Foundation
A registered national debt advice charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt

StepChange Debt Help Charity
Don’t let debt problems drag you down. Talk to a debt help charity like StepChange. For over 15 years they have been providing expert financial advice to those in financial distress. Their services are free of charge and they can set up a debt management plan on your behalf. You can also get help online at StepChange Debt Remedy - so don’t pay for advice that you can get for free at StepChange.