Your money
We can offer help and advice on managing money for single parent families. We have a direct money and debt advice service and information and tips on subjects including budgeting, money saving tips and more.
We also have a website dedicated to gathering advice and tips from single parents and others in the one place, that supports single parents worry about money and making ends meet.
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Talking about money
There has never been a more important time to talk about money. The Cost of Living crisis has seen a massive increase in the number of families experiencing problems with money. Not talking about money can impact your mental health and your relationships.
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Energy and money saving tips
Some tips and suggestions for ways to save energy and money.
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Your money weekly update
Here you will find out the latest information that will help single parent families concerned about the effect of the coronavirus on their family finances.
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Money and debt advice service
Our national money and debt advice service supports single parents across Scotland. If you are looking for support with finances and live in Glasgow only:
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Dealing with Christmas debt
Many single parents find that debts begin to pile up after Christmas. Learn how to get your debts back on track in the new year.
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Dealing with the cost of Christmas as a single parent
It can be difficult to plan Christmas on a budget, especially with the unrealistic expectations that we see on social media and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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Money tips
Share your ‘tip of the week’ What’s worked for you this week? What advice would you give to a friend who’s trying to make ends meet or save for something special? Whatever’s worked for you, could be just the thing for someone else.
News updates for single parents
View all newsOur news updates reflect the work of One Parent Families Scotland and the issues affecting single parents today.
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