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Useful sites which provide financial information, advice and guidance
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Useful sites which provide financial information, advice and guidance
- Money Saving Expert on interest rates
Interest rates indicate the price at which you can borrow money. It can get seriously complicated, with many anomalies, so for starters I'm going to simply explain the basics, then step it up a notch. If it gets too much, just stop – understanding the basics alone is the most important bit! - Learn about money
This Site is for educational and general information purposes only. The content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, or representation by Life Academy and is not intended to be relied upon by users making (or refraining from making) any specific financial or other decisions. Appropriate independent financial advice should be obtained before making any such decisions. - My Money Matters. It Really Does?
My Money Matters is the place to learn about how to manage your money. You can find out how to prepare and use a budget – which will help you save, borrow, insure and plan for the future. It’s not complicated, but you will need to think hard! Suitable for a wide range of ages
- Insurance for ex offenders
Insurance for ex offender, their families, employers and landlords needs special consideration Unlock give some suggestions however here are details of more insurance companies that maybe able to help. Do shop around though. - Money made clear - FSA
Moneymadeclear from the Financial Services Authority. When it comes to money, our impartial information and tools can help you work out what’s right for you.
- Money Makes Sense
Teaching resources - The parents guide to money
Whether you work with families or are starting your own, you will know that staying in control of your finances can be a challenge. This site offers you lots of information, resources and calculators to help you plan, budget and save - What about money
Impartial financial information for young people - MyBnk
MyBnk are an education charity working with young people to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their money effectively and make enterprising choices throughout their lives. All of our programmes develop young people’s finance and enterprise capability through fun and interactive activities which put young people at their heart. - DebtCred
‘Your Money and Your Life’ is a resource on DebtCred for delivering financial capability in secondary schools. It is a completely ‘on-line’ or ‘web-based’ resource – all constituent elements can be accessed through the website. It aims to provide teaching materials for a major proportion of the DCSF criteria in Economic Well Being and thus financial capability - Let's Talk about Money
Ths resource is for offenders to use and is available on the Virtual Campus. Whilst stock last there is a free paperback version of the website available from Ian - Let's Talk about Self Employment
There are around 3.5 million self-employed people in the UK today. They come from very different backgrounds and are doing all sorts of things from driving cabs and child-minding to running restaurants and shops, working with computers and even inventing things. A few are making millions while, for others, being self-employed is more of a lifestyle choice, giving them the freedom to work the hours that suit them or become their own boss. - Thinking about how to manage your money?
As part of this project there is a free DVD of 8 animations - topics include debt, budgeting, Education Maintenance Allowance and saving. The leaflets can be downloaded and used as part of the prison induction process and a sign posting 'credit card' styled leaflet for issue just before release. You can get a free copy of the DVD from Ian - Credit Action
Credit Action offer a range of resources, tools and training to help everyone manage their money well and perhaps help others as well. - Builidng financial capability in the UK
tools and resources to help people improve their financial capability
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