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This section provides information on how to budget and provides some useful budgeting tools. Budgeting is the first step in staying in control of your finances. It is a good idea to review your household budget on a regular basis because sometimes your income and expenditure may change – utilities may increase, benefits may change or your income may decrease from month to month.

Getting started on your budget

Budgeting helps you keep on track with your money and you don't need to be a maths whizz to be able to do it!

Budget Smart

The Government announced measures in the Emergency Budget changes on 22nd June 2010 that will affect almost everyone in the UK. Find out how you are impacted and what you can do.

Interactive budget calculator

Keep track of your income, expenses and projected savings with this interactive budget calculator.

Printable budget form

You can write down your monthly income and expenses with this helpful budget form.

Budgeting and prioritising

Stay on top of your finances by knowing which expenses are priorities, and planning ahead to meet payments.