Work out your weekly or monthly budget
Budget plannerYour finances
Managing your money day to day
Think about all the ways to maximise your income. This could be from work, savings and benefits.
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Planning your budget
Having a weekly or monthly budget can help you manage your day-to-day finances.
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Your income
Living with cancer may affect your finances. It’s important to make sure you have enough money to pay for your expenses.
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Borrowing
Make sure you’ve considered other options before borrowing money. Choose the cheapest type of borrowing and know how you’ll make repayments.
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Bills and bank accounts
There are ways to make managing your bills and bank accounts easier.
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Taxes
It’s important to make sure you’re paying the right tax. This includes checking if you are owed a tax rebate.
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Tips to cut your spending
If you are spending more than you earn, there are ways to reduce your outgoings.
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Making things easier fir Dad at home
Linds18
Hi Lindsey
I am sorry that you've had to come to us today with the problems your dad is having and he obviously needs...
Linds18
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Making things easier fir Dad at home
Hi Mike
Thank you for your reply. Macmillan did come to speak to my Dad yesterday when were at the hospital but after getting the...
Hi Linds18 , this is a hard time for all the family.
You do need to talk with your dad’s GP to get a full home assessment done ASAP...
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