Budgeting and money management

The Money Advice Service can help you to plan a budget:

• Budget planner, this includes recommendations following completion

Money management advice

The Money Advice Service can help you to manage your money through guidance and advice.

• Budget planner
• Savings calculator
• Credit card calculator 
• Loan calculator 
• Mortgage calculator

Advice for managing money on behalf of someone else.

• Managing other adults money and financial affairs fact sheet 
• Age UK - Dementia and planning for the future
• Age UK - Legal issues and power of attorney 
• The Court of Protection makes decisions on applications which involve people who lack mental capacity.
• Department for Work and Pensions - appointee You can apply for the right to deal with the benefits of someone who can’t manage their own affairs because they’re mentally incapable or severely disabled.

Citizens Advice Cheshire East

Citizens Advice Cheshire East provide free and impartial advice and support for benefits, budgeting, and debts.

Page last reviewed: 31 August 2023