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Budgeting resources

Making a budget can help you to track where you are spending your money and where you can make savings.

Take a look at these budget planners and tools:

Be Money Ready blogs

11 September 2024

Savings tips and advice

Building up your savings can go a long way. Find out more including where you can build up your savings.
16 May 2024

Staying safe from loan sharks

Find out more about how to spot loan sharks and the dangers of borrowing money from illegal lenders.
17 April 2024

Christmas savings account opening deal

Open a Christmas savings account with Westcountry Savings & Loans before the end of April for a joining incentive!
27 March 2024

The dangers of meter tampering or energy theft

Energy theft can be very dangerous, and is also illegal.
30 August 2023

How to save water at home

Every drop of water you save helps tackle the impact of climate change - and it could save you money too!
5 May 2023

Have you received a suspicious contact about receiving compensation?

We are receiving reports of people getting in touch with customers pretending to be from LiveWest
11 April 2023

We are focusing our grants support on energy bills and food

We are committed to helping our customers with the rising cost of energy bills and food.
31 January 2023

Safely heating your home

In order to try and save money on bills, some are turning to unsafe methods of heating their home.
13 October 2022

We are improving the energy efficiency of our homes

We have successfully retrofit 300 of our homes so far.
10 October 2022

We have launched our roadmap to net zero

The roadmap outlines our ambitious sustainability plans as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
30 September 2022

We have made some changes to our crisis and hardship grant

Our crisis and hardship grant will now focus on energy and food to support our customers.
26 September 2022

We launch our Slow Cook, Low Waste competition to support our customers

Customers can share their top tips on reducing food waste for a chance to win a slow cooker.
2 August 2022

Support for you during the cost of living crisis

There is a range of support to help the many households under financial pressure as a result of the cost of living crisis.
22 July 2022

Get support with your money with Westcountry Savings & Loans

We have partnered with Westcountry Savings & Loans to help our customers facing financial difficulties.
8 April 2022

Develop your digital skills with Barclays

Improving your digital skills can help you take positive steps in your life, whether that’s in your career or just making everyday life that little bit easier
31 January 2022

Save money on your energy bills with a free energy awareness workshop in March

We have partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Energy to provide a free workshop to help you save energy and money.
15 November 2021

Types of fraud that you should be aware of and actions that you can take to protect yourself

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week. We are raising awareness of common types of fraud and how you can spot the signs of it taking place.
8 February 2021

Do you qualify for the Covid Winter Grant scheme?

Check to see if you could apply to your local authority for funding if you are considered vulnerable and are need of financial support
15 December 2020

Buy now pay later

Think again about choosing a buy now pay later payment option
15 December 2020

Help to Save

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with Help to Save
14 December 2020

Is your home eligible for a green home grant?

Find out if you are able to get a government grant to help towards the cost of making your home more energy efficient.
12 November 2020

Do you need contents insurance cover for your home?

We've teamed up with Thistle Tenant Risks, and Ageas Insurance Limited who provide the My Home Contents Insurance Scheme.
28 October 2020

Protect yourself from scams

Find out how to check if a call or visitor is genuine and how to prevent being a victim of fraud
6 November 2019

10 top tips to be money ready this festive period

Christmas is a time of giving but don’t give yourself a headache with debts and bills you can’t afford.
4 November 2019

Is a credit union the right choice for you?

Credit unions are a good alternative way to borrow money or to start saving and are run by its members for its members.
16 October 2019

Saving money on your food shop

We explore some tips and useful resources to help you save on your food shop.
11 September 2019

Understand and improve your credit rating

We look at how to understand and improve your credit rating
14 August 2019

Save on school shopping

Some tips on saving on school shopping
8 April 2019

A residents story about dealing with debt

How our services helped Mrs Peters become Money Ready
25 March 2019

Top tips for keeping on top of your rent

A look at some tips for keeping on top of your rent
17 March 2019

Cutting the cost of water

Are you paying too much for your water?
16 February 2019

Out of work or losing your job?

The good news is, you’re not alone…help is at hand.
4 February 2019

Understanding and dealing with debt

Most of us have debt of some sort, but understanding and dealing with it can be difficult
24 January 2019

How savings affect your benefits

The amount of savings you have can affect your benefits. We’ll run over the rules you need to know.
26 November 2018

Can your car save you money?

Cars and fuel cost a lot of money. We’ll show you some ways to cut travel costs and save money.
14 November 2018

Saving money on your broadband

If you’re trying to save money on household bills, switching your broadband can help.
7 November 2018

Family fun on a budget

We’ll look at ways to have fun with your family, without it being expensive
1 August 2018

Cut the costs of mobile phones

Is your mobile costing you more than it needs to?
19 July 2018

Beware of loan sharks

Please don't be tempted to use loan sharks
6 March 2018

Upcycle and save

We’ll show you how to get crafty, upcycle, and save money.

Budgeting blogs

Changes to Universal Credit

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