Talk Money Week – a recap and resources
This week is Talk Money Week, which aims to encourage financial health through talking about money and showcasing the support available.
Throughout the week, a series of features have looked at everything from highlight why talking about money is so important, through to top tips to help you reduce bills. Here’s a quick recap of the week:
MONDAY: Why should we talk about money?
Not talking about money can negatively impact those close to you.
For example, if you and your partner share joint accounts or both names are on household bills, financial mismanagement could affect their credit rating and future financial wellbeing. With older relatives, for instance, if you haven’t discussed their financial future and an urgent issue arises, you may be left unsure of how they’d want you to handle the situation. Click here to read more…
TUESDAY: Budgeting and help to manage money
These sites offer good information and tools to help you look after your money:
WEDNESDAY: 5 super-easy ways to reduce your energy bill this winter
As the weather gets colder, there are simple and cost-effective steps you can take to improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your bills.
We asked the Hillcrest Energy Advice Team (HEAT) to share their top tips for saving energy this winter. Click here to see the their tips…
THURSDAY: Talking money in figures
We took a look at some statistics and figures around money – and some are very surprising! Click here to see the infographic…
