General Finance For example, your ability to cover a financial emergency; meet basic expenses; having adequate financial management skills; access to financial advice, products and supports; money for more than basic needs; set and pursue long-term financial goals;...
Cover a financial emergency Finance For example, can access money in an emergency; has strategies for when money is short or there is an unexpected expense; has some ‘rainy day’ savings; can draw on other resources to assist. Example Question 1: Think about your...
Meet basic expenses Finance For example, you might have a tight but stable budget; sufficient income to cover all necessary outgoings; ability to meet expenses and pay bills; manageable debt; can meet your immediate needs; have control over your finances. Example...
Financial management skills Finance For example, your ability to manage your own money, make decisions about financial matters and deal with letters and financial forms; budget to live within your means; understand how to use and manage bank accounts; keep track of...
Access to financial advice, products and supports Finance For example, your access to affordable payment plans; to suitable financial products; to financial advice; access to debt management, debt counselling and solutions; knowing who to ask and where to go for...
Money for more than basic needs Finance For example, having access to disposable cash; increased income for non-essential things; able to afford some little extras; having the financial freedom to enjoy life. Example Question 1: Think about your having money for more...
