Cost of living
Resources to help with the rising cost of bills and essentials.
What is the cost of living?
The cost of living is the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare in a certain place and time period. In our recent health and wellbeing survey, we found that 1 in 5 people are struggling to meet the rising cost of living such as energy bills, petrol & food.
With this in mind, we’ve pulled together some tips, advice and tools to help you cut costs at home and save your hard-earned cash. Even if you're feeling financially OK at the moment, it pays to start planning ahead in case money becomes an issue in the future.
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We are here for anyone who works, or had worked in UK Automotive, and their family dependants. If you’re not sure if or how Ben can support you, please get in touch. Our friendly helpline team will be able to chat through your options and support you in a way that works best for you.
Cost of living resources
How to manage your money
Money worries are one of the biggest reasons why people ask us for support. To help, we’ve pulled together lots of tips, advice and tools to help you manage your money and minimise your risk of getting into debt.
How to deal with debt
When you don’t have enough money coming in to cover all the things you have to pay out, it can be really worrying. It might not be easy or quick, but debt and financial concerns can be overcome. We share some information and advice on how you can start to get out of debt. Learn more about:
Keeping warm this winter
A mixture of Brexit, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation have sent everyday costs soaring, especially energy bills. That’s why we’ve put together our tips on insulating your home, keeping warm in the most cost-efficient way and where to find more support if you need it.
How to eat well on a budget
Lots of people are concerned about the rising cost of their weekly food shop, and are looking at ways they might be able to save money, while still eating well. We've put together some tips to help
Reduce your living costs
Tips, advice and tools to help you reduce your living costs and make big savings. If you're struggling to make ends meet - we can help