We understand that money worries can be a major life stressor. The Willis Towers Watson’s Global Benefits Attitudes survey reports that employees are increasingly concerned about their finances and that these pressures are affecting employees’ mental, physical and financial health. Feeling low or anxious is normal if you have financial concerns, we want to provide our employees with support to improve their health and wellbeing and to become more financially secure.
Keep socialising and keep active. Physical activity is proven to improve your mood. Here are some great tips on getting fit for free. get fit for free
Facing up to your situation and getting help will make you feel better and less anxious. Try to be proactive and look for where you can find help.
Make sure you are still eating the right foods and getting the right amount of sleep. This will help you feel more in control and able to deal with what ever your situation.
Here are some great links to help you manage your money:
A budget planner with tips and tricks to help you manage and control your money
Click here The Budget Planner – the MoneySavingExpert
Where to get free financial help and information
Click here Financial Help – Money Advice Service
Click here Struggling with money during Coronavirus
Click here Cheap online shopping – finding the best deals
Click here Boost the value of your loyalty points
Rethink mental illness and the charity MIND have a number of resources related to financial concerns
Debt Options – When you are in debt
Employment and Support Allowance
Teachers – Find out more information about your pension here: Teachers Pensions
Support staff – Find out more about your pension here: West Midlands Pension Fund
An important aspect of personal finance is the way in which individuals and households manage their debt, how much it costs and the different types of credit they can or cannot access. This free course, You and your money, explores these issues, with respect to the wider, changing, social and economic context.
Click here You and your money
You’ll start by learning how to compile a budget and use it to make good decisions about your spending. You’ll explore debts and investments, and find out how mortgages are used to finance home ownership. The critical issue of pension planning is explained, with guidance on different pension products. You’ll finish by examining different types of insurance and getting practical advice on how to make rational decisions about which insurance products to buy.
Click here Manage my money
As a staff member, we know you are busy looking after the future of others. It is no surprise there isn’t always time to concentrate and focus on your finances. At Wesleyan, we have been helping our customers for 180 years and have Wesleyan Financial Services Consultants who are experts in your profession. We understand the teaching profession and have the knowledge and insight to be able to advise and help plan your financial future.
A short video to help you understand how you can make your money work harder for you. If you have any questions after watching this webinar, please contact Jonathan Darbinson – Jonathan.Darbinson@wesleyan.co.uk
Please follow this webinar link – Supporting Financial Health & Wellbeing for Education Professionals (wesleyan.co.uk)
A – Z Retirement Guide for TPS Members – A-Z Teachers Retirement Guide (1).pdf
Retirement Income Planning Document – Retirement Income Guide for LGPS and TPS Members (1).pdf
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If you have any questions or you would like to discuss your retirement planning and TPS benefits with a local Wesleyan Consultant, please contact jonathan.darbinson@wesleyan.co.uk to arrange a no obligation consultation.
Retirement Income Planning – Retirement Income Guide for LGPS and TPS Members (1).pdf
If you have any questions or you would like to discuss your retirement planning and LGPS benefits with a local Wesleyan Consultant, please contact jonathan.darbinson@wesleyan.co.uk to arrange a no obligation consultation.
Mortgages Made Easy – Mortgages Made Easy (1).pdf
5 rookie mistakes when it comes to mortgages – Mortgages- 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid (1).pdf
If you have any questions or you would like to discuss your retirement planning and LGPS benefits with a local Wesleyan Consultant, please contact jonathan.darbinson@wesleyan.co.uk to arrange a no obligation consultation.