Money Advice Scotland

Find more resources for students on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/for-students #nsmw26

Resources for students This range of resources is aimed at students who are at college level. They include resources to help with topics such as starting a new job and understanding your credit file.

It’s never too early to plan for the future and our ‘Pensions & Planning for your Future’ workshop, aimed at students entering the world of work, is available to view on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/for-students #nsmw26

Talking about later life and death can feel uncomfortable – but planning ahead can make a real difference for you and the people you care about. Join our webinar (17 March, 11am - 12pm) to help you feel more confident about planning ahead. Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/financial-...

Council Tax Guide This guide explains what council tax is, what discounts and exemptions are available, and what happens if council tax bills are missed

Council tax is one of the most common and most heavily enforced debts in Scotland. We've set out some of the key things you need about council tax in this handy guide - it covers liability, enforcement, exemptions, and common misconceptions. www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/council-tax-...

Just a reminder that as part of Student Money Week we are hosting an online event ‘Managing debt: What to expect from free money advice services’ from 11am -12pm tomorrow.
You can book a place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-d...
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Student Money Guide A 'must read' for students, this guide provides useful information about student bank accounts, checking benefit entitlement, budgeting, managing household bills, as well as signposting to practical…

Our Student Money Guide is a handy A-Z of all things financial for students. From bank accounts to costs of living away from home, the guide is packed with useful information. View it on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/student-mone... and share with any students you know! #nsmw26

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Save the Date – Thursday 18 June 2026!

We’ve partnered with Financially Included to bring you ‘Responding to Economic Abuse: A National Debt & Money Advice Conference’ at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow this summer. Full details coming soon! 1/2

If you are heading to college or university this year and want to find out about SAAS funding – how to apply, eligibility, loan/bursary amounts and repayment information – join our free ‘Ask the Expert’ session with SAAS tomorrow. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...
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You can book the following free online sessions

3rd March, 10-11 am - Ask the Expert with SAAS www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...
5th March, 11am- 12pm - Managing Debt www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-d... 2/2

Next week is Student Money Week (2-6 March 2026) and we are partnering with the National Association of Student Money Advisors to support students. We’re hosting webinars, sharing resources and practical help – look out for our posts during the week😊 1/2
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Wellbeing Blog: Just the facts, please: a simple way to reduce emotional escalation in advice work Our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris Earle, shares a useful tool for money advisers to calm emotional escalation at work.

In our latest wellbeing blog, our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris, shares a simple phrase that could help bring conversations back into a safer, more manageable space. www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/wellbei...

Over the last fortnight we’ve been sharing our key manifesto asks of political parties standing in the Scottish Parliament elections on 8 May.

You can read our manifesto asks in detail by visiting www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest...

In Scotland, we have a vast network of free money advisers who can help if you're facing financial difficulty.

Join us on 5th March to learn more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-d...

Our second session as part of #NationalStudentMoneyWeek will cover the important topic of what to do if you're struggling financially, explaining what to expect from free money advice services. #nsmw26

The session will cover how to apply for funding, the eligibility rules, loan/bursary amounts, repayment information as well as budgeting tips.

Join us on 3rd March by registering via the link.

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To mark National Student Money Week we've got two useful sessions for students lined up.

First of all, we're delighted to be joined by the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to discuss essential information for students. #nsmw26

5 Ways to Improve your Online Security This guide sets out steps we can all take to avoid fraud and cybercrime

This #CyberScotlandWeek, read our our guide on how you can improve your online security and avoid fraud and cybercrime www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/5-ways-to-im...

The final key action we’d like to see political parties committing to ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections is promoting financial wellbeing. You can find out more about how this can be achieved and the benefits it can bring on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest...

Women's Financial Wellbeing in Scotland Join us to look at Women's Financial Wellbeing in Scotland in 2026 for International Women's Day

We are delighted to confirm speakers from:

Aberlour
Close the Gap
Scottish Women’s Aid
Financially Included

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-fin...

Taking place on Tuesday 10th March from 1–3pm, this session will bring together expert voices from across the third sector to explore the financial challenges women face and what the evidence tells us about how this impacts on women’s financial wellbeing.

Join us to mark International Women's Day as we host an important discussion on women's financial wellbeing in Scotland.

Sign up via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-fin...

Our Manifesto Priorities - Scottish Parliament elections 2026 Our manifesto priorities are focused on three key areas: strengthening the free money advice sector, improving outcomes for people in debt, and promoting financial wellbeing.  You can read our full…

The second key action we hope parties will commit to is improving outcomes for people in debt.
You can read all our manifesto asks here www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest... 2/2

Throughout February we are sharing our manifesto asks ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 8 May. We have put together our priorities having consulted with our membership of free sector money advisers. 1/2

Our Manifesto Priorities - Scottish Parliament elections 2026 Our manifesto priorities are focused on three key areas: strengthening the free money advice sector, improving outcomes for people in debt, and promoting financial wellbeing.  You can read our full…

Over the next fortnight we’ll be sharing the key actions we hope parties will commit to.

Number 1 is strengthening the free money advice sector.

You can read our manifesto priorities in detail here www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest... 2/2

As Scotland’s Money Charity, we’ve consulted with our membership of free sector money advisers to set out manifesto asks of political parties in the lead up to the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026. 1/2

Our Manifesto Priorities - Scottish Parliament elections 2026 Our manifesto priorities are focused on three key areas: strengthening the free money advice sector, improving outcomes for people in debt, and promoting financial wellbeing.  You can read our full…

You can read our manifesto priorities on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/our-manifest...

Ahead of this year's Scottish Parliament election, we're focusing our asks on three key areas: strengthening the free money advice sector, improving outcomes for people in debt, and promoting financial wellbeing.

Wellbeing Blog: What We Miss When We Don't Look - Why being present isn't the same as being connected. Our Workforce Wellbeing Manager, Chris Earle, discusses how we can support those who feel unseen in the workplace.

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Wellbeing Blog: What We Miss When We Don't Look - Why being present isn't the same as being connected. Our Workforce Wellbeing Manager, Chris Earle, discusses how we can support those who feel unseen in the workplace.

Are you looking for ways to support those who feel unseen in the workplace? Read our Workforce Wellbeing Officer's recently published blog for ideas on how to better connect with colleagues. 1/2