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Managing your money

Whatever you get - pocket money, benefits, wages – it’s important to make the most of it. Even if you have a lot of money, it’s easy to waste it and when you only have a little, managing it is even more important. Remember:

Keep it safe
Budget carefully
Spend it wisely

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Jobcentreplus

www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
National Debtline

www.debtorsanonymous.info
Debtors Anonymous

www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Gamblers Anonymous

www.oft.gov.uk
Office of Fair Trading

www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Inland Revenue

www.dti.gov.uk/er/nmw
National Minimum Wage 0845 6000 678

www.dfes.gov.uk/ema
Educational Maintenance Allowance

www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn
Help with finance for young parents in learning “Care to Learn” 0845 600 2809

www.gmlpu.org.uk
Greater Manchester Low Pay Unit 0161 953 4024

www.aimhigher.ac.uk/student_finance
Information about financial help with going to university or college

Educational Maintenace Allowance, Helpline 0808 101 6219

Local Services

Benefits Agency 0161 762 2000
Housing Benefits 0161 762 2000