It's Talk Money Week 7 to 11 November and with the cost of living on everyone's mind the council is taking the opportunity to encourage people to talk about their situation with others and to think about budgeting for the festive period.

Talk Money Week from the Money and Pensions Service takes place every year and is an opportunity for everyone to get involved with activities across the UK which help people have more open conversations about their money – from pocket money to pensions – and continue these conversations year-round. More information about the week and what's on can be found at www.maps.org.uk. 

It's a chance to raise awareness of local support as well as getting people to think about how they can curb some of their costs in the run-up to December. This month a series of practical money saving tips will be posted on Warwickshire County Council's Instagram account. Against the backdrop of steep increases in daily living costs, the lead up to the festive period can brings additional financial pressures resulting in money worries. To address this, some thrifty and creative ideas will be shared each day to help minimise Christmas expenses at https://www.instagram.com/bestwarwickshire/ #Festivethrift. Advice includes smart shopping, meal prepping, homemade gifts and other money saving ideas. 

Advice and support about rising household costs, such as help with paying energy bills and childcare costs and buying food can be found at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/costofliving

For more information and resources for families, schools and organisations go to maps.org.uk/talk-money-week/