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Budgeting tool

Managing your money can be hard, especially if you are no longer working and on a fixed income.

A person writing a listWith the rising costs of bills and living on limited incomes, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage our day-to-day finances. Creating a budget and sticking to it can be an effective way of overcoming this.

Creating a budget can sound like a daunting task but put simply, it is creating a plan to balance your expenditure with your income. 

How can budgeting help me?

Budgeting can help you spend wisely on the things you need (household bills, groceries etc)
It can also help you save money towards the things you want (days out / gifts etc) Be Wise have put together a budgeting tool to help you get started. Please click on the link below to be taken to our easy-to-use budgeting tool.  

Budgeting tool

If you would prefer to go through this with one of our advisors, please call 0800 023 4477 or email [email protected]. 

How to use the budgeting tool

To use this budgeting tool, you will need to provide the following information:

  • Details of your income. This is all income e.g. from earnings and any state benefits
  • If you are part of a couple, you will need details of your partners income too
  • You will also need a list of your expenditure. This includes all household bills and any regular expenses you have including payments towards any outstanding debts or credit cards.

The budgeting tool will consider your personal circumstances including your marital status, and whether you have any dependent children. It is important to provide accurate information, therefore, it is a good idea to have your bank statement to hand to double check the amounts. 

If you wish to discuss your budget further, please note the budget reference number in the top right of the tool. This will help us to help you without starting again. 

Anchor's Be Wise services

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    Our Be Wise services offer free and confidential advice to all Anchor residents and colleagues on a range of topics to make the most of your money.

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    Insurance Wise promotes a bespoke contents insurance policy that Anchor has arranged with Aviva Insurance Limited for residents living with us.

Related guides and information

Are next of kin responsible for care home fees?

Are next of kin responsible for care home fees?

Are next of kin responsible for care home fees? Learn about family responsibility, understanding the legal responsibilities of being a guarantor, and managing care home fees here.

Finding discounts and savings for over 60s

Finding discounts and savings for over 60s

Find out about some well established and trusted websites where you can find details of special offers and age-related discounts to help ensure you make savings on your spending.

Budgeting tool

Budgeting tool

Budgeting can help you spend wisely on the things you need as well as help save money towards the things you want. Use our free online tool to easily create a budget.

Basics of benefits for older people

Basics of benefits for older people

Discover financial benefits available to people approaching State Pension Age in our blog on benefits for older people. Learn about pension credit, housing benefits, and more.

Energy saving light bulbs explained

Energy saving light bulbs explained

Anchor’s Energy team have written this information to explain the key differences between the types of energy saving light bulbs available and help you decide which are the best for you.

Benefits entitlement calculator

Benefits entitlement calculator

Find out what benefits you may be entitled to. Here at Anchor we will provide you with as much information and guidance as we can about benefit entitlement.

Energy efficiency tips

Energy efficiency tips

At Anchor we are committed to responsible energy management, reducing energy costs for our customers and minimising our environmental impact.

Warm Home Discount Scheme and other winter financial support

Warm Home Discount Scheme and other winter financial support

Discover the winter financial support available to you this financial year, including the Warm Home Discount, the Winter Fuel Payment and other schemes.

Managing your money and seeking advice on planning for the future

Managing your money and seeking advice on planning for the future

Learn practical money management tips for budgeting, tracking spending, building an emergency fund, and improving credit scores.

Money management tools and calculators

Money management tools and calculators

There are an array of tools and calculators you can access online to assist with managing your money and financial planning.

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