a card that has all your income.

holding all your savings in one place.

the best way to pay for emergencies.

a form of borrowing offered by banks, building societies and some specialist firms, that let's users borrow money by paying by card.

when your washing mashine, car or anything breaks and you need to fix it.

savings that can be used to cover emergencies, such as unexpected spending, loss of income or other unexpected financial problems.

an unexpected event such as a the death or illness of a relative.

a credit card for emergencies

where you pay your taxes

giving financial advice to people who need it.

is a building society that offers a variety of finacial services to customers, such as borrowing products and saving accounts.

one of the two main regulators of financial services in the UK. It sets rules and standards that providers must meet.

the yearly official meeting of morticians in the UK.

a loan to help people buy houses or flats. They are offered mainly by banks and building societies and can last for up to 30 years

an investment that allows one to increase their net worth.

a savings account for a house or flat. You can start saving in it as soon as you are an 16.

offered by banks, building societies and some specialist firms. It is usually paid back over a much shorter term than a mortgage.

a savings account for personal use, where you can save for personal objectives such as going on a holiday.

a bank account

a personal objective.

the amount a person earns after deductions have been taken by the government

the amount a person earns before tax.

a person's salary.

what is left at the end of the month after all the bills have been paid.

six to nine months of essential expenditure.

three to six months of essential expenditure.

nine and twelve months of essential expenditure.

a year of essential expenditure.

banks.

building societies.

credit unions.

credit cards.

Citizens Advice

Money Advice Service

The StepChange Debt Charity

The Money Saving Expert.