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Better off calculator

Welcome to the Advice Portsmouth Better Off Calculator, a quick and easy way to check your finances.

In just a few simple steps, you can find out what benefits you may be entitled to and see how much better off you could be in work.

The calculator also lets you explore how changes to your household budget might affect your income. You can use the tool for free at any time. If you’d like to save your results or compare different calculations, you can create an account.

You will be asked questions in four categories:

  • Household details
  • Health and caring
  • Prperty Details
  • Incom and earnings

Questions that you answer will help determine what you are able to claim.

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