Information for School Leavers (pdf) - Citizens Information Board
Information for School Leavers (pdf) - Citizens Information Board
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Managing your money<br />
If you are planning to open a bank account, get a loan or<br />
start saving, the website itsyourmoney.ie has in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
on the options available. It also has an online budget planner<br />
and loan calculator.<br />
If you are finding it difficult to manage your money and<br />
keep up with bills or debts, the Money Advice and Budgeting<br />
Service (MABS) can advise you on the best way to use your<br />
money and can help you deal with any debts you have.<br />
You can find useful guides and in<strong>for</strong>mation on the MABS<br />
website, mabs.ie, or you can call the MABS helpline on<br />
Lo-call 1890 283 438 to speak with an adviser.<br />
Accommodation<br />
You can leave home at the age of 18 or at 16 if you have<br />
your parents’ consent. If you are planning to leave home,<br />
make sure to think it through and work out how much you<br />
can af<strong>for</strong>d to spend on rent. Don’t <strong>for</strong>get to allow <strong>for</strong> bills<br />
like electricity and heating and to budget <strong>for</strong> food and other<br />
expenses. There may be things you will need to buy <strong>for</strong> your<br />
new home even if it is already furnished. See mabs.ie <strong>for</strong><br />
advice on planning a weekly budget.<br />
Threshold provides in<strong>for</strong>mation about what you should know<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e you sign a lease and has advice centres that can help<br />
if you need advice about your rights as a tenant. See the<br />
website threshold.ie <strong>for</strong> contact details and opening hours.<br />
4 / Lo-call: 1890 777 121
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