Financial wellbeing
Money’s all right to mention
Pack up your money worries
Money worries can be incredibly stressful - so establishing and maintaining healthy finances can have a huge effect on your physical and mental wellbeing. We don’t want you to be stressed. We were going to bake you a cake – then we had a better idea. So, we cracked a dozen articles into a mixing-bowl, added two cups of educational videos, a spoonful of advice from our experts and put it in the oven for 45 mins on a low heat. So go on – enjoy a slice or two of info with your afternoon cuppa.
Five things you can do to curb the cost of living
Here are five things to do that could help you take back control of your money in this crisis.
Eight easy ways to get your finances in order
With a little time and effort, it’s easy to get your money in order.
Money management masterclass: the ultimate budgeting template
Good budgeting should be life-changing, not soul-destroying. And a little effort goes a long way. Don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place.
The kids are alright
Easy money lessons for kids
It’s never too early to start teaching kids about how to handle their money – in fact, the earlier they can develop good habits, the better.
Savings for your children
Discover the different ways you can save for your children’s future and how to decide which is best for you.
Pensions and retirement planning
What is a pension?
Understanding how different types of pensions work may help you decide which one (or ones) might suit you.
Pension Credit: What is it and could it help you?
Pension Credit is a state benefit designed to help people who are over the State Pension age and on lower incomes. Find out more here.
We can all afford one hour to invest in our pensions
Putting aside a little time to track down old pensions could bring be an investment that’s well worth making.
Options for taking an income from your pension
We look at the things to consider before you take your money from your personal or workplace pension, including the potential impact of coronavirus on your pension fund.
Pension primers
Pensions can be like an ice cream parlour – definitely a good thing, but with a few too many flavours to choose from. We’ve put together two videos to help you understand the different types of pensions available and how the stock market can affect your investments. Give them a watch and you’ll soon be able to tell your pistachio from your mint choc chip.
Helpful links
Citizens Advice
No matter what your money worries – whether they seem insignificant and you feel silly for worrying at all, or they're like an unclimbable mountain stretching into the clouds and blocking your path -there’s always someone you can talk to, and there’s always something you can do.
Citizens Advice offers independent and confidential info and assistance to people with all kinds of worries, including legal, consumer, financial and housing issues.
Money Helper
Money Helper has loads of free online info and guides and they offer advice and guidance on all financial issues, including debt, mortgages and pensions.
Cancer information and support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can provide help with physical, financial and emotional concerns.
Cancer information and support