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The holiday season is a great time to celebrate with friends and family, but it can also be stressful and costly. 

It’s important that you keep paying your rent over the coming months to avoid getting behind, which can cause you more stress from January onwards.  

Here are some tips to help:  

Set a budget 

Take some time to figure out what essentials you need to pay for, such as rent, gas, electricity, etc. Then, see how much you have left over to spend on gifts, food, or fun. 

Prioritise the necessities 

Pay your essential bills first, such as rent, gas, and electricity, to avoid late fees or a lack of energy over the winter. If you miss payments, you’ll have to make up for it early next year.  

Increase rent payments 

You could pay an extra week’s rent early in December to ease holiday expenses. If that’s too difficult, you can keep paying your rent as usual and add a little extra each week leading up to Christmas. This way, you can stay up-to-date or even get ahead. 

Update the right people 

Remember to inform Housing Benefit about any changes in your situation that could affect your benefits. 

Ask for help 

Please get in touch with us if you’re having trouble managing your bills or benefits. We’re here to help! Call the Income Team on 0800 054 6710 or email income@ccha.biz.