Need to know: five ways to protect your finances ahead of the autumn Budget
- Almost one in five people in Britain say they can only just cover their costs and often struggle to make ends meet, according to YouGov.
- Before the Autumn Budget, a finance expert has outlined five practical steps to help households get ready: build a small emergency fund, check bank statements and cancel any unused subscriptions, seek better value in day-to-day spending, avoid acting on Budget speculation, and prepare for major bills.
- Andy Forsyth, chief financial officer at Moneyboat's parent company, said that even putting aside £5 or £10 when possible “could be useful when an unexpected expense comes along.”
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