Shop 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…

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Get 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…

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What 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…

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Are 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…

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Tips 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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Start your journey to becoming debt-free

Getting into debt can be a difficult situation to get out of and it can have a big impact on your future. Taking out a credit card, store card or loan can help you to buy the things you want but high-interest rates can end up costing you a lot more than the actual cost…

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Loan Sharks: why you should avoid them

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With the cost of living continuing to increase, many people are finding themselves struggling financially. In these difficult times, many may consider short-term fixes to get them through until the next payday. This includes things such as taking out a loan from a loan shark or credit companies with extortionate interest rates. However, one decision…

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Manage the back-to-school costs

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Managing the back-to-school costs can be difficult. Every year families face the cost to buy uniforms and other back-to-school accessories, and with the current rise in the cost of living, many families are struggling even more than usual. According to a report by The Children’s Society, the average cost of uniforms for secondary children is…

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