Focus on Money
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Handling money well and planning your financial future are some of the most important skills that you need in life. Focus on Money points you in the right direction and gives you ideas to make your money go further.
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There are many websites aiming to help you get in control of your money, and stay in control, but finding the best or most appropriate one for you can be difficult. Those listed below all have useful information, advice and ideas.
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Money Basics gives simple, clear, independent information about money.
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Credit Action provides resources and tools to help you stay in control of your money. |
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Money Made Clear from the Financial Services Authority No jargon, just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision.
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The National Debtline provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. The website has fact sheets, self-help packs, frequently asked questions, personal budget sheets and sample letters to help you. |
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Directgov is the official government website providing easy access to the public services you use and the information you need - money, tax and benefits; employment and redundancy; retirement and pensions; student loans and help with adult learning and much more. Real Help Now gives practical information and advice on money issues
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Leicestershire County Council's Trading Standards service. Credit and debt advice - frequently asked questions Loan sharks - friendly, unlicenced doorstep lenders that become your worst nightmare if you can't pay
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Age Concern - information and advice for older people on income and pensions, benefits and making the most of your money in retirement. |
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What about money? - impartial financial advice to help 16 - 24 year olds better understand money issues and get to grips with the 'money stuff' in different situations. |
More useful websites to help you save money
Save it!Money Saving Expert - an independent website dedicated to saving you money on anything & everything by finding the best deals and beating the system. It does not constitute financial advice but is based on detailed journalistic research.
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Health Check it!Money Advice Service Health Check - Want to make the most of your money? It's easier than you think. Answer some simple questions about you and your money and our free confidential health check will show you what you can do in easy-to-follow steps. It only takes 5-10 minutes and you won’t need any paperwork.
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Switch it!uSwitch is a free, impartial online and phone based comparison and switching service that helps customers compare prices on a range of services including gas, electricity, home phone, broadband providers and personal finance products.
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Buy or sell it!eBay is The World's Online Marketplace®, enabling trade on a local, national and international basis. With a diverse and passionate community of individuals and small businesses, eBay offers an online platform where millions of items are traded each day.
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Recycle it!"Recycle" the items you no longer need, rather than throw them away - find some hidden treasure or give away some unwanted items for free on these freeuse websites....
Leicestershire Freeuse is a website to give and take unwanted items in Leicester and Leicestershire. Freecycle is a network of groups across the globe - a non-profit making organisation and movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own areas. Freebay is a free non profit making service for people who have goods or excess goods they don't need or use anymore. |
Swap it!Organise your own Give and take day - an event where people bring along unwanted items and swap them for something new.
U-exchange - trade anything and pay nothing. |
Eat it!Love Food and Hate Waste by making great recipes with your leftovers from the Leicestershire Love's Leftovers cook book or organise your own Love Food Hate Waste cooking class.
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The websites listed above have been selected for their information, advice or service. Leicestershire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Leicestershire Library Services has a wide range of books to help you manage and save your money. Those shown below are just a few examples. Look on library shelves for books with similar class numbers, search the online catalogue or ask library staff for help.
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Alvin Hall You and your money: creating a prosperous relationship
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Alvin Hall Get out of debt with Alvin Hall
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Martin Lewis The money diet: the ultimate guide to shedding pounds off your bills and saving money on everything
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Ed. Martin Lewis Thrifty ways for modern days; handy hints on living better for less from the community of money saving expert.com
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Anthony Vice Financial planning for the future: from 45 - retirement
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Rosie Staal Earning money after you've retired: inspirational ideas to supplement your pension
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Tony Levene Money saving handbook
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India Knight The thrift book: live well and spend less
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Janet Davies Rebuilding your life after redundancy
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Janice Armstrong Unleashing your creativity: breaking new ground without breaking the bank (Business on a shoestring)
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Jonathan Self The teenager's guide to money
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Alvin Hall Show me the money: putting the fun into finance (a book for children)
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Books to help you make your money go further
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Chris Jones The greatest DIY tips in the world
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Dorothy Wood Make your own soft furnishings
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Patrick Waterfield The energy efficient home
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Nick White Saving energy in the home
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Fiona Beckett The frugal cook: buy cleverly, wastle less, east well
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Delia Smith Frugal Food
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Cool camping: England
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Seaside: discover the best of Britain's beaches
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Europe on a shoestring (Lonely Planet)
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Alan Titchmarsh The kitchen gardener; grow your own fruit and veg
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Carlton Reid Family Cycling
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Walk East Midlands: fifty day walks in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland
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Extraordinary uses for ordinary things
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Nicky Scott Reduce, reuse, recycle: an easy household guide
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Paul Hayes Cash in the attic
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Lorne Spicer Find a fortune: how to buy, sell and make money on eBay and at boot sales
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All of the books shown above can be requested at your library. They can also be requested through the online reservation service if you have a library card and a PIN. There is a charge for this service.
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Free, confidential and independent advice on money problems is available from the Citizens Advice Bureau. To find your local CAB click here or ask at your local library. Leicestershire County Debtline - 0844 248 0040 (Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline. Call charges from other landline providers or mobile phones may vary. Please check the rate with your phone service provider.) National Debtline - 0808 808 4000 (freephone) The Consumer Credit Counselling Service is a charity offering a wide range of free services, including a no fee debt management plan. You can access help by phone or online at CCCS Debt Remedy. Call 0800 138 111 open Monday- Friday 8am to 8pm.
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Page Last Updated: 27 January 2012
