Moneymanual - Single Parents

A Self-help Guide for SINGLE PARENTS

For many single parents, looking after children alone is stressful enough, but a very large number will also face real pressure when it comes to handling money.

This self-help guide is designed to provide real hope, and practical advice, to the many single parents who are currently strugglingw with their finances.

If you feel you need more help the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) free helpline - 0800 138 1111 - is available Mondays to Fridays 8am to 8pm.

"Not many consumers feel confident in managing their money, and yet there are few parts of our lives that carry the same degree of risk if it all goes wrong. These booklets by Credit Action are simply invaluable."

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CONTENTS

Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Dealing with the pressure of living on a low income
CHAPTER 2 Managing Debt
CHAPTER 3 Budgeting
CHAPTER 4 Managing your spending
CHAPTER 5 Saving
CHAPTER 6 Benefits & Tax Credits
CHAPTER 7 Increase your income by working
CHAPTER 8 Money-saving Ideas
Conclusion

Financial Jargon Buster

Because of the nature of this book, simplifications and generalisations have had to be made. Dealing with debt is often extremely complicated and therefore we cannot be held responsible for any action taken, or indeed not taken, by readers based solely on the contents of this book.

Anyone facing serious debt problems must seek expert advice.

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