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managing Your Money

Make sure that you find out about all the ways to use your money efficiently, save for a rainy day, but still enjoy spending it.

Contents:

SHOULD I GET A FINANCIAL ADVISOR?

  • Read this article on Financial Advisory​

Do you need a financial advisor?

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY PENSION?

  • Read these articles on insurance, pensions and critical illness​

Insurance
Pension Basics      
Critical Illness

  • Read this guide on Armed Forces pensions​

Pensions and compensation for Veterans

  • ​Consider joining the Armed Forces Pension Society​

Forces Pension Society

HOW CAN I SAVE FOR THE FUTURE?

  • Read this article on finding the best savings account:​

Finding the best Savings Account

HOW CAN I GET A MORTGAGE?​

  • Read this article on how to get a mortgage to buy a home:​

Buying a home

HOW DO I MANAGE THE HOUSE AND A DAILY BUDGET?

  • Read this article on creating a household budget​

Living on a budget

SORTING OUT MY DEBT PROBLEMS?​

  • Use this online tool to help you understand the options for sorting out debt problems.​

Dealing with debt

Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP) provide free, confidential, impartial information, advice and support to people who: ​

  • are currently serving in the Armed Forces, either Regular or Reserve, or a dependant of someone who is.​
  • have served in the Armed Forces, either Regular or Reserve, or a dependant of someone who has.​
  • are members of the Merchant Navy who served in a commercial vessel in support of legally defined UK military operations, or a dependant.​

​The advice covers a range of areas, including benefits, debt, employment, relationships and housing.​

SIGNING OFF

What you need to do to sign off.

FINDING A JOB

Helping you figure out what is next for you and your career.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY

All the ways to use your money efficiently.

FINDING WHERE TO LIVE

This will help you tick off the things you need to do if you are moving to a new area.

BUYING A HOUSE

Helping you to do some research and simplify the process.

RESETTLEMENT, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Guidance on the resettlement process and learning opportunities on offer.