Money saving tips
If you want to save some money, Octavia Housing can refer you to an independent debt advisor but if you simply want some tips and advice on how to manage your money and make your finances go further then we have put together a list of other useful points of information that can help. Many of the tips listed below have come from other residents so if you have a useful tip that you would like to share please contact us.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Provides free, confidential and independent advice about how to deal with debt, claim benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, immigration and many other issues. Drop in to an advice centre, telephone them or visit their online advice guide.
EntitledTo
A website with a helpful online benefits calculator. You could be missing out tax credits and benefits.
Money Saving Expert
A website that offers tips and vouchers for shopping, advice about re-claiming bank charges and general tips on how to save on spending and get the most out of your money.
U Switch and Energy Helpline
Sites that calculate your utility bills to see if switching to another provider could save you money on your household bills.
National Debtline
A free, confidential advice centre that can help you deal with debt.
DirectGov
A Government site offering information about money, tax and benefits as well as other topics including education, employment and information for jobseekers. There is also a useful Housing Benefit calculator.
Bridging the Gaps - Benefits awareness film
‘Bridging the Gaps’ is a short film aimed at raising awareness of the new changes to welfare and benefits in England - the details are still being discussed and debated in Parliament under the Welfare Reform Bill, and many of the changes are not expected to begin before 2013. The film was made by nine young people (including tenants of Octavia Housing) as part of a youth project run by the Octavia Foundation and funded by the Big Lottery Fund. You can watch the film below. Find out more about the project and how to request a DVD and information booklet from the Octavia Foundation.
