Managing money
Managing money is a tricky business. Of course there is one simple rule we should all follow - not to spend more than we have and cover the basics first such as rent, food, bills - but life is not always that straight forward, especially if you are on a low income. In this section, we offer a few tips to help young people who may be struggling with money matters.
For advice and information on managing your money here are three good websites for you to check out:
- Benefits
- If you are unemployed you may be entitled to claim benefits and you do this at your local Job Centre Plus. Find out if you are entitled to benefits by completing a short online assessment.
- Dealing with debt
- Are you struggling with mounting debt or thinking about purchasing something with credit? Read on to find out where you can get advice and information on this.
- Bank accounts
- Are you struggling to set up a bank account without a permanent address ? Find out what you can do...
