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Improve your financial situation

11 October 2022

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How to practically improve your financial situation, including how to build a budget and low-cost recipes.

Improve your financial situation

Our practical guide to improving your financial situation.

Building a budget

Build a budget that works for you.

Universal Credit

An explanation of Universal Credit.

Everything you need to know about the Winter Fuel Payment

Do you know if you’re eligible for help towards your heating bills this winter?

Warm Home Discount

Everything you need to know about the Warm Home Discount.

Cold Weather Payment

Find out if you are eligible for the Cold Weather Payment.

How to start saving money

Read our guide on how to start saving money.

A bowl of hot food

Recipes on a budget

Easy, tasty and budget-friendly recipes, from CAP Life Skills.

Seven tips for teaching kids about money

How do you help your children learn to manage their money well?

I’m struggling. Where can I get support?

Get support for whatever you’re going through.