Advice and Support news (pdf) - Your Homes Newcastle

Managing your moneyAdvice and Support Workers arecurrently running free trainingsessions for tenants on how tomanage your money.The course is held at Newcastle City Libraryfrom 10am - 3pm. Refreshments and lunchare provided.A wide range of topics are coveredincluding:• how to budget well• prioritising payments• information on different types on bankaccounts• avoiding getting into debt• where to go for advice• savings• home contents insurance.We talk about the advantages anddisadvantages of paying bills in differentways, and discuss priority and non prioritypayments and debts. You’ll find out howto open a savings account and we’ll let youknow about the great offers you can get oncontents insurance as a YHN tenant. We alsodiscuss credit, good and bad credit and allthe jargon to go with them. There’s a quizto finish with some great prizes to be won!We’ll be running another three coursesthis year - if you’re interested in attendingplease ask your Advice and Support Workerto book you a place or ring Keira on0191 277 1400.Customers who attended previous trainingsaid:• “I have learnt how to budget better”• “This course is really good and useful”• “I will use the information to get me outof debt”• “I feel more confident to cope with myfinancial problems”So, if you would like to get new skills, addto your CV, or just want to learn somethingnew, sign up today!Win a £50Eldon Squarevoucher!Want to be in with a chance of winninga £50 Eldon Square voucher to spend onwhatever you want?Simply fill in your details below andarrange a free benefit check with ourAdvice and Support team. Hand in thecoupon to your local housing office andwe’ll be in touch.Please hand in your coupon by 31 March2011 to be in with a chance of winning!Please contact me to arrange a free benefit check!✁Name:Address:Postcode:Telephone:5