Posts by CLCU Editorial
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2022
This year, Fuel Poverty Awareness Day falls on Friday 2nd December. The day is promoted by National Energy Action and aims to raise awareness of the fuel poverty crisis and how an increasing number of households are in fuel poverty, with the number set to rise. Households are classified as being in fuel poverty if…
Read MoreShop Smart this Black Friday
Black Friday can be a good time to make some savings and get all your Christmas presents boxed off, but you also need to be smart and cautious about your shopping. UK consumer body Which? researched the prices of products in Black Friday sales and found that 85% of the items were available for the…
Read MoreTips to help you budget this Christmas
Christmas is a time of year that most people look forward to, but it can be very expensive, leading to money worries for many families. With the current situation regarding the rising cost of living and the energy bill crisis, this Christmas is likely to be even more challenging as people try to afford presents…
Read MoreGet Talking About Money for ‘Talk Money Week’
Many people find it difficult to talk about money usually because they don’t feel comfortable talking about personal money issues and feel like they will be judged if they reveal that they are struggling. According to the Office of National Statistics, 3 in 4 adults reported feeling very or somewhat worried about the rising cost…
Read MoreWhat is inflation and how does it affect you?
Recently the news has been filled with worrying topics such as the cost-of-living crisis and rising energy bills. There are so many terms being used to describe the stressful financial circumstances that UK households are facing, and it can be a bit overwhelming to understand the individual impact on you. It has been announced that…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for an Energy Hardship Fund?
It is a very worrying time for many households as energy bills are increasing and the cost of living crisis continues to get worse. At Central Liverpool Credit Union, we try to provide as much support and guidance as possible to help people in the Liverpool City Region to make the best financial decisions to…
Read MoreCelebrating International Credit Union Day 2022
Celebrating International Credit Union Day The 20th of October 2022 is International Credit Union Day, which is a great time to reach out to more people to explain how credit unions work and the benefits that they can provide to both families and individuals. The theme of this year’s International Credit Union Day is ‘Empower…
Read MoreTips to help you save money
If you have been putting off getting started with saving because you have too many outgoings, the secret to getting started is to start small. With energy bills and the cost of living set to increase, it might seem like a difficult time to start saving but the sooner you start, the sooner you will…
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