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Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing
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Help with the cost of living crisis

These sites provide guidance on coping with the consequences of the rising cost of living and debt costs.

Citizens Advice – cost of living [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Which? – Money

MoneyHelper - dealing with debt

Financial advice

This MoneyHelper site helps you find a financial adviser

Choosing a financial adviser

Employment rights

This GOV.UK site covers your employment rights (sickness pay etc.)

Employment rights

MoneyHelper

This site provides particular help with budgeting

MoneyHelper – beginner’s guide to managing your money

Retirement Planning Made Easy

This links you to the short Open University course Retirement Planning Made Easy. The course, produced in collaboration with Legal & General, is targeted at those age 55 and above. It covers all aspects of pension planning.

Retirement Planning Made Easy

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

This site provides guidance on a variety of personal finance subjects including pensions.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)