Managing money
Managing money can be tricky but it is an essential skill if you want to achieve your goals in life. Here are some good starting points:
1. Financial advice
- TheSite.org offers excellent advice on everything from store cards to insurance to gambling
- The Citizen's Advice Bureau has money advice videos to help you
- Use MoneySavingExpert.com's deals and tools to save money
2. Benefits
- Directgov has all the information you need about which benefits you are entitled to
- Complete an online assessment to check whether you are receiving what you should be
3. Debt
There are lots of places which can help you deal with debt:
- National Debtline (0800 808 4000)
- Credit Action
- Capitalise (London only)
- Directgov
- Citizen's Advice Bureau