Cost Crisis Resources
The Cost Crisis
You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…
Money & Me
Information for young people about managing money, debt and budgeting for the future, in partnership with The Money and Pensions…
Financial Support
What Benefits Can I Claim in Scotland?
Find out everything you need to know about what benefits are available in Scotland, whether you are eligible to receive…
How to Get Help From the Scottish Government
Visit the Scottish Government’s Cost of Living Support Scotland hub for information on where to get help and what financial…
Turn2Us
Use this free online tool to find out what benefits you may be entitled to and what grants you might…
Support If You’re Struggling With Money
Whether you’re worried about rising rents, tackling debt or something else. Money Helper are here to keep you on top…
How to Apply for Universal Credit in Scotland
If you are out of work or are on a low income, you are entitled to make a claim for…
Money Saving Tips
Everywhere You Can Get Money Off With Young Scot Discounts
Grab your Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) and get money off online and in stores across Scotland in all…
Save Money on Travel in Scotland
Get free bus travel if you’re under 22, money off trains and ferries and more with your Young Scot National…
An Introduction to Saving
Find all the information you need to about what saving is and how you can get started.
Money Helper’s Budget Planner Tool
Use this free online tool to help you work out what you’ve got coming in and out each month so…
Save Money On Your Bills
Check out Money Helper’s page with some simple tips to take money off your household bills.
How To Save To Buy a House
Learn more about the costs you’ll need to think about and how you can start saving towards them.
Citizens Advice Scotland Money Map
Find out how you can increase your income, reduce your bills and ease the costs of daily living using the…
Banking
Introduction to Banking
An introduction to banking, bank cards and the different types of bank accounts.
How to Open a Bank Account
Unsure how to open a bank account? We run through the basics to get started.
Tax
Council Tax Explained
Find out more about what council tax is, who pays it and whether you may be able to get a…
Different Types of Tax You Should Know About
Learn about taxes that you may already be paying, or may come across in future!
What Do Taxes Pay For?
Find out where the taxes you pay go and what they pay for.
What is National Insurance?
Find our what National Insurance is, why we pay it, and more.
What to Do if You’ve Been Emergency Taxed
Learn what to do if you get put on an emergency tax code.