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Credit report for bereaved spouse
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I would agree that one simple way to go some way to beginning to show that you spouse is credit-worthy so to speak is to get a CC in her own name, even if it is a high interest card like Aqua. Then she spend even a small amount and can pay it off each month in full. A start at least.0
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As regards finding an independent financial advisor how do I find someone I can trust? We used to trust banks and look where that got us.
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If you do decide to speak to an IFA you can search for regulated advisers on the Unbiased website:
www.unbiased.co.uk/financial-adviser
James
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Thank you James. This is very useful.0
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