Money Tips
Why financial awareness for children and young people matters
In today’s world, it is more important than ever for children and young people to be aware of managing and saving money. A report from the Money and Pensions Service found that only 47% of children received a meaningful financial education at home or school. Why financial awareness matters Research suggests that money children’s money…
Read MoreFuel 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 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 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…
Read MoreTeach Your Kids Good Money Habits Today!
Preparing your child for adult life involves teaching a wide range of skills and knowledge, from showing them how to be resilient to helping them to manage their own money. The current cost of living crisis is an unwelcome reminder that good money habits are essential to help to try and manage finances as an…
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