Current sources of financial information
You may be interested in how to make your money go further, your
consumer rights, which companies are offering good deals at the moment,
how to plan for the future or how to follow the stock market. The following
organisations, magazines, websites, radio programmes and books offer
information on a wide range of topics.
Your bank or building society
Contact your bank to find out what information they make available to
customers about their products and services, find out what support they offer
to customers with reviewing their services that you currently use. Can they
offer you anything that better suits your needs?
Help from organisations
Money Advice Service
A free and independent service set up by the Government to provide
information and advice on a wide range of money related issues. They can
help with everything from advice on debt and banking to budgeting, pensions
and how to plan and cope for the financial impact of life changes such as
parenthood, divorce or retirement.
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Helpline: 0300 500 5000
Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB are well known for providing really good information and support to
thousands of people every year either face to face in local offices, over the
phone or via their website. Visit their website for information on a range of
topics or contact CAB to find out where the nearest office to you is from
where you can get advice over the telephone or in person.
England and Wales
www.adviceguide.org.uk
t: England: 08444 111 444, Wales: 08444 77 2020
Scotland
www.cas.org.uk
t: 0131 550 1000
Northern Ireland
www.citizensadvice.co.uk
t: 028 9023 6522
Magazines
RNIB’s Money matters magazine
This bi-monthly magazine is ideal if you’re interested in keeping up with all
aspects of personal finance, including insurance and investments, and for
helping you make the most of your money. Available bi-monthly on
subscription in braille and electronically. To order, contact RNIB on 0303 123
9999 or email
We also produce an exclusive online guide to make everyday money
management easier. “Money matters guide” contains product advice, tips,
and information about banking services and who to call for financial advice.
Visit rnib.org.uk/money
Moneywise
News, articles, advice and guides from everyday money issues to how to
grow your money. Covering all aspects of personal finance, “Moneywise”
offers independent news and views. Available from National Talking
Newspapers and Magazines on 01435 86 61 02 or at tnauk.org.uk
Which?
Each issue of “Which?” is full of reports on everything that affects the quality
of your life, from everyday purchases to one-off investments. “Which?” helps
you to get the very best deal available, whether you’re buying a car or
choosing a credit card.
An audio version of Which? is available from National Talking Newspapers
and Magazines on 01435 86 61 02 or at tnauk.org.uk
RNIB factsheets
For copies of our factsheets on managing money please contact our Helpline
on 0303 123 9999 or visit rnib.org.uk.
Radio 4 Money Box programme
A half-hour radio programme every Saturday at 12 noon offering advice and
updates on what’s happening in the world of personal finance and consumer
rights.
The internet
There are a number of websites offering financial advice, providing
comparison services and promoting financial products. Consumers are
advised to “shop around” to look for information that is impartial.
Martin Lewis’ moneysavingexpert.com is recognised as one of the best
websites that offers information on a wide variety of financial topics including
details of current special offers.
Useful books to borrow or buy
If you join RNIB’s National Library Service, there are a range of books
available for loan – contact RNIB on 0303 123 9999.
· Thrifty ways for modern ways, handy hints on living better for less –Moneysavingexpert.com (DAISY for loan).
· The three most important lessons you’ve never been taught – Martin Lewis (DAISY or braille for sale and loan).
· The money diet: the ultimate guide to shedding pounds off your bills and saving money on everything! – Martin Lewis (DAISY for loan).
· 30 mins to make yourself richer – Niki Chesworth (braille for sale).
· Money: your child, their future – Sally Hamilton (braille for loan).
· Kid’s guide to making money and keeping it! (braille for sale and loan).
· Money matters – Thena Heshel and Margaret Ford (braille for loan).
· How to get the best deal: the savvy consumer’s guide to spending less and getting more – Sue Hayward (braille for sale and loan).
This factsheet is one of a series:
· Bank and building society accounts and banking
· Debt
· Who do you buy your services from and how do you pay for them?
· Where to get independent financial advice
· Know your rights
· Financial products
· Current sources of financial information.
RNIB has produced a booklet “Managing your money” which gives general
information about financial matters and details of where to find further advice.
For copies of the booklet or factsheets please contact the RNIB Helpline on
0303 123 9999.
? RNIB July 2012
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