The rising cost of living
Energy, food and living costs have been going up. Here, you'll find ideas on how to cut back on spending and ways to reduce the stress.
Dealing with the rising cost of living
If you’re worried about your budget being squeezed by higher household bills and other everyday costs, have a look at our article to understand:
1. Why living costs are rising
2. How to cope with higher living costs
3. Where to get support if you’re struggling
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How does the cost of living affect my finances?
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Ways to cut your spending
As the cost of living goes up, reducing your spending could help you to make ends meet. We've picked some areas where you may be able to cut back or find a cheaper alternative.
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How does this affect me?
Higher prices are affecting us all. Here, we look at how the state of the economy has an impact on everyday household budgets - and ways you might be able to ease the pressure.
Billions of pounds of government benefits and allowances go unclaimed every year because many people don't realise they qualify for them.
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How to relieve your financial anxiety
More and more of us are feeling the strain as a result of the rising cost of living. Here are some tips to help you cope with financial anxiety.
Talking about money can take a weight off your mind and help you move forward. Here, we look at the benefits of talking about money and how to start the conversation.
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Tools to help you
Take control of your spending with our budget planner calculator. It’ll help you work out where your money goes and see if you can start saving more.
Register for one of our free webinars on everything from budgeting to making the most of your money or one of our specific cost of living webinars.
Our financial health specialists are available to speak to you about your banking and financial needs.
Use our money management tools to stay on track of spending and help make the most of your money.
Need help paying your energy bills?
If you're struggling to pay your energy bills, the best thing to do is contact your supplier as soon as you can. Here are some handy links outlining help you can get from some of the UK's biggest gas and electricity providers.
If your energy company isn't here, please visit their website to see what support they can offer.
If your energy company isn't here, please visit their website to see what support they can offer.
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