Everyone will have to deal with an unexpected event at some point in their life. Situations such as a serious illness, redundancy or the death of a loved one can affect your life in many ways. In particular, they can have a devastating effect on your finances and how well you can manage your bills and living costs.
You may find that you’re not bringing in as much money as you’d like, and want to look into how to earn more. You might have been trying to save up money, but something always gets in the way such as rising living costs or an emergency expense.
You may also be worrying about health problems, or how you can improve your life through things like education, while managing or avoiding getting into debt.
Are you finding it a struggle to manage your finances? You're not alone and there is help available. Read our guides to get support with:
We want you to have a full understanding of your situation, as well as how best to manage any household bills and debts you may be dealing with.
Taking the time to work out a budget to cover your living costs and debt repayments can help you take control of your finances and your life again. It can also put you in a much better position to deal with unexpected expenses.