Making the most of
Your money
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At the moment a lot of families are finding it hard to make ends meet, so if you’re in this situation you’re not alone. You may feel you’ve tried everything to save money and boost your income, but even if you think you aren’t eligible for any financial support, it’s important to check all the same – you may be surprised.
If getting to grips with all this is making your head spin, you’re not the only one. For a step by step look at a range of different money issues, from benefits and grants to banking and making the most of your money, the Money map from Citizens Advice Scotland can really help. And you can always get help from the Money Talk Team. They’ll check whether you’re getting as much income as possible, and help you find ways to pay out less each month. They can also give debt advice.
Tips for saving money and boosting your income
Cost of living support
You can find more advice on coping with increasing energy bills, managing rent, support for families, health and wellbeing and benefits and one-off payments and more at gov.scot/costoflivingsupport
Cost of living support
Family Support Directory
Find more support for your finances from trusted organisations in our Family Support Directory.
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