Financial management resources in Northern Ireland
Do you live or work between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
If you live or work between Ireland and Northern Ireland, finding the right financial help can be confusing. This page collects reliable cross-border resources to help you with your money, dealing with debt, planning your pension and spotting scams. You'll find links to trustworthy services in Northern Ireland and the UK, whether you need a budget planner, a mortgage calculator or tips on picking a financial adviser.
Debt
Budgeting and saving
- A simple guide to managing your money
- How to budget
- How to save your money
- Types of savings accounts
- How to choose the right bank account
- A tool to build your budget
Home and mortgages
Banking
Credit
Scams
Financial advice
- How to choose a financial adviser
- Key questions to ask your financial adviser
- A guide to the costs of financial advisers
- Directory of retirement (pension) advisers
Pensions
Other resources
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA): Part of the Bank of England. It makes rules and oversees banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers, and investment firms to keep them safe and stable.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA): Works to protect consumers, keep the financial industry stable, and promote fair competition between financial companies.
NI Direct: A resource available, which provides advice on pensions, taxes and state benefits.
Advice NI: An independent advice network that offers free independent, high-quality advice on issues such as:
- Benefits
- Debt
- Housing
- Employment
- Disability
- Community care
- Consumer issues
- EU Settlement Scheme
Northern Ireland Pension Centre: You can contact them for general questions, to report a change in your situation, to claim your State Pension, or to apply for Pension Credit.
