Everyday essentials are going up, you’ve probably noticed your weekly shopping bill has increased. This alongside the highest inflation since the early 1980’s and spiralling energy bills you may be left feeling financially squeezed.

If you are struggling or going into debt to pay your bills, the best thing you can do is take some positive action.

MoneyHelper has created a series of cost of living guides to raise awareness of the help and guidance on offer for those struggling.

These guides will help improve your ability to make informed financial decisions ​across a range of money topics, along with useful tools to assist with vital tasks like prioritising bills, talking to your creditors and planning your budget . In addition, it provides links to further help, including organisations that provide free debt advice.

Whether you’re worried about rising rents, covering higher energy costs or tackling debt, MoneyHelper provides free money guidance from an expert in a range of different formats, such as webchat, WhatsApp, telephone and online.

Also check out the MoneyHelper Recorded Webinar during which Margaret McCloskey, from the Money and Pensions Service demonstrates to EA staff how MoneyHelper can provide us with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of our money and pensions.

EA also have a number of open access Financial Wellbeing webinars, to access please click here