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Financial Wellbeing: Managing your money

Taking the time to manage your money better can really pay off.

Things like keeping a regular budget, becoming aware of your spending habits, and getting savvy at saving could mean you could pay off your debts, buy your next car or holiday, or save towards that house deposit or retirement.

Budgeting

The first step to taking control of your finances is doing a budget. It will take a little effort, but itÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s a great way to get a quick snapshot of the money you have coming in and going out.

Learning how to budget and becoming aware of your spending habits can help you stay on top of your bills and outgoings, and potential save you £1,000s each year.

The starting point for budgeting is to work out what you have got coming in. This might seem like stating the obvious, but when was the last time you sat down and spent 30 minutes looking at your personal budget?

There is little point in doing this once a year. It helps you review your finances regularly to take account of changes in your lifestyle and larger one-off outgoings.

Budget Planner

We want to help you know exactly where your money is being spent, and how much youÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve got coming in. Knowing where every pound is being spent is a great first step to starting your savings, getting out of debt or preparing for retirement.

Our Budget Planner can help you to:

  • record all your spending
  • get a breakdown of your finances by category
  • get personalised tips  

Help with the cost of living

Money Helper has a "Help with the cost of living" section for easy ways to get on top of your finances, including:

  • how to boost your income
  • which bills to deal with first
  • getting urgent financial help.

Living with people who aren't paying rent?

Sharing your home with non-dependants (e.g. adult children) who don't pay rent may affect your finances and/or entitlement to certain benefits.

Are you facing a short-term cashflow issue?

When youÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve got essential costs to meet, pay day can seem a long way off. Below are some options that you may wish to explore.

Are you concerned about the energy crisis?

The Energy Crisis has hit the UK, adding to the financial worries of thousands of our members. Here we outline some options to cut costs.
HCA money guide

NSW money guide

for Nursing Support Workers

Benefits for IEMs

Money and Benefits

for members with no recourse to public funds

Student money guide

Student money guide

for nursing students

Money worries

Advice if you're worried about your  finances, rent/mortgage, or debt, as well as information on charitable funding, financial aid and where to seek support.

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Help with benefits

If you're confused by the benefits system, have questions about changes to your benefits, or need to challenge a benefits decision, we can help.

If you are looking for a bursary, there are funds available including from the RCN Foundation.