Finance and money

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About this section

This section will cover many different areas to do with personal finance and money – from household expenses, to money worries, to student finance. Within each section, you’ll find links to other useful resources.

Martin Lewis (founder of Money Saving Expert) and Young Money have published a free financial education textbook called Your Money Matters. This is a comprehensive guide to many topics related to finance and money, specifically designed for young people.

How to Adult: Expenses as an adult

A breakdown of what costs adults have to pay

How to Adult: Household bills

The costs to maintain a home

How to Adult: Budgeting and saving

What savings and budgeting are, and how to do them

How to Adult: Bank accounts, debit cards and credit cards

A breakdown of using accounts and cards

How to Adult: What’s a pension?

An overview of pensions

How to Adult: Taxes, National Insurance and other deductions from your wages

How these work and what they are for

How to Adult: Benefits and Universal Credit

Information if you need financial support

How to Adult: Maternity and paternity pay

Payments for new parents

How to Adult: Student Finance

A breakdown of student loans in England

How to Adult: Support if you’re unwell or have a disability

Accessing financial support

How to Adult: Money worries

Guidance and signposting if you're experiencing money troubles

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Header image: Ling App
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