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What is the future for free money guidance with the big shake-up of how it will be delivered? Paul Lewis and guests explore what type of guidance or paid for advice people most need. Who do you turn to when you want help on money matters? Do you prefer face-to-face, phone or on-line guidance? Would you be prepared to pay for regulated advice for more complex decisions? The much criticised Money Advice Service is going to be replaced by a leaner money guidance body by April 2018. At the same time, the two free Government pension advice services are going to be rolled into one. The Government wants to make it easier for people to access free money guidance and is concerned that many of us struggle to understand our finances, leading to real problems. Money Box hears from a housing association project in Manchester about exactly the sort of help people want on money matters. Share your ideas and questions with Paul Lewis and guests. Call 03700 100 444 from 1pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk. Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply. Joining Paul will be: Caroline Rookes, chief executive, Money Advice Service Nick Bamford, chartered financial planner, Informed Choice Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy, Hargreaves Lansdown and Jane Tully, Head of Insight and Engagement Money Advice Trust.
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