Amersham and Chalfonts Together January February 2023

GET MONEY
SMART!
How to save money and access help- news from Citizens Advice Bucks
At Citizens Advice Bucks we know times are hard and
people are struggling with the cost of living. We are
doing the best we can to help. Part of this help is our
Money Matters project.
Money Matters is a FREE financial education
programme. The project aims to give people the
confidence, knowledge and tools to help avoid debt
and manage crises.
Financial capability-or being ‘money smart’- is often
not taught in schools and not being money smart can
make life more difficult, expensive, unstable and
stressful than it otherwise would be, especially for
people living on a low income.
By joining this course- which is delivered in small
bitesize, easy to follow 30 minute sessions, the
learner gains access to information & support early
on and finds access to services should they need
them. These sessions aim to financially empower
people by allowing them to take control of their
Household Costs to learn how to manage, track
and reduce your outgoings by identifying your
needs and wants.
Insurance for understanding how to protect
yourself from financial risk(s)
Banking to be able to distinguish between
different types of accounts, payment
methods and features available
Budgeting & Income Maximisation can help
to identify ways to increase your income and
reduce your spending by budgeting
Tax & Employment helps us to understand
our payslips, pensions & tax codes
Savings & Investments to establish different
types of investments and ways to save.
Credit & Borrowing helps us to evaluate the true
cost of borrowing and products available.
Debt to learn about the implications of not
paying bills and how to manage and cope
with debt.
If you would like to join up to one of these
courses then please check out our website! But
please remember that we can give help,
money and understanding the products and services information and advice whether you sign up to
available to help.
this course or not. You can follow us online, use
our online info search on our website or email or
These sessions can run either online or face to face, call us. You may also like to join our Cost-ofto
fit the needs of the learner. We have eight Living Support Buckinghamshire Facebook page
different topics to choose from:
which has lots of tips!
https://citizensadvicebucks.org.uk/moneymatters
Citizens Advice Bucks is a local charity that provides free, impartial and confidential advice on any
problem you might face. Expert advisers can help with issues involving benefits, debt, housing,
employment, consumer rights, immigration, discrimination and more! Citizens Advice also offer
support with filling in forms, negotiating with third parties and writing letters.
www.citizensadvicebucks.org.uk
0808 278 7938
22 Amersham & Chalfonts Together is part of Community Together