A beginner's guide to budgeting

By Project Life Mastery

Project Mastery looks at how to budget and save money to help you prepare for the future.

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StepChange’s 7 Days, 7 Ways programme to take control of your finances
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Developed by debt charity StepChange, 7 Days, 7 Ways is a simple, seven-day email programme that will help you understand how to tackle any financial issues you may be facing with confidence.
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How does debt advice work?
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If you’re worried about money, you might be considering getting debt advice. However, we know that talking about money and facing up to your debt situation can be difficult. StepChange answer some common questions to put your mind at ease.
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How do I know if I need debt advice?
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Budgeting for beginners
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Budgeting is the first step in taking control of your finances, but it can be hard to know where to start and can seem like a daunting task. We’ve put together a step-by-step-guide to help you go from beginner to budgeting expert.
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Budgeting and organising your finances
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Budgeting lies at the foundation of every financial plan. You need to know where your money is going if you want to maintain a handle on your finances.
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Eight steps to boost your credit rating
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People with a poor credit score may find it difficult to access financial products such as loans, mortgages or credit cards, and might find that services are more expensive. Here are eight steps you can take to boost your credit rating.