Saving money and managing your bills

Budgeting

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Budgeting is important because it helps you manage your money effectively. It ensures you have enough for essentials, saves for future goals, and avoids debt. There are a number if a free online budgeting tools to help you keep track of your money and suggests ways to improve your finances.

Save money on energy bills

Small changes to your daily habits, or small changes to your home can help you reduce how much energy you use, and save you some money.

We've put together these helpful tips to help improve energy efficiency in your home and save money on your energy bills.

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We also have tips on how to save money by saving water.

Useful contacts and information

Energy grants and support

Home energy efficiency grants - Kent County Council

Eat Well Spend Less

The page provides tips and advice on how to eat healthily while saving money. It includes strategies for reducing food costs, such as meal planning, buying in bulk, and choosing seasonal produce. It also offers budget-friendly cooking tips and recipes to help you prepare nutritious meals without overspending.

Healthy eating on a budget - Kent County Council