Top tips for financial wellbeing
Whether you feel overwhelmed by the rising cost-of-living, or simply want to learn some new money skills, here are just a few tips from Salvos Moneycare to start you on your path to financial wellbeing.
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Start taking control of your money today with our free, downloadable book, You’re the Boss: Money wisdom for life.
This step-by-step guidebook will walk you through important money considerations and conversations such as: understanding your money values, money planning, navigating the Christmas season, insurance, saving strategies and managing life’s changes.
You can be the boss of your money, and The Salvation Army Moneycare is with you on that journey.
Change your behaviours around money and you change your life
Empowered with information, skills and know-how, you’ll be able to spot danger signs and avoid crises before they arise, getting the most out of every resource.
Life is unpredictable and everyone’s situation is different. There are things you can do to improve your financial wellbeing today.
We have a range of individually-tailored digital and face-to-face ways for you to gain new skills.
From the book
Finding your currency
We begin this journey by helping you unlock your own money story - to help you become aware of your past and to start thinking about your money future.
Your money story
Our past experiences with money affect how we manage our money today. Our “money story” is made up of our personal experiences, family history and current situation.
Your values
Discover what's really important to you when it comes to money. When you clearly understand your personal priorities, you can make the best decisions for you.
Mini budget
This mini-budget is designed to help you plan and save for specific major events or items.
Your conversations
Engaging in money conversations is an important financial skill for life. Here are some tips we have found helpful in having tricky money conversations.
Creating new habits
Learn how to build positive financial habits and break stress cycles. If you want different results tomorrow, you have to do things differently today.
Money systems
Setting up systems is one of the secrets to successful change and creating the future you want.
Christmas activities
Enjoy Christmas without financial stress. Discover practical planning sheets, low-cost activity ideas and budgeting tips from You're the Boss.
Bills, bills, bills
There are many ways you can make bill payments easier. Here are five - all of them help bring peace of mind and save you paying late payment fees.
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