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The Christmas tree and decorations are barely up in the attic and already the next expensive occasions for many families are looming on the horizon… Communion & Confirmation. Now is the time to start saving and budgeting for the occasion. The MABS website www.mabs.ie has a specific information leaflet on the website which could prove helpful in making it a memorable occasion with minimum stress. The information leaflet has a sheet which covers almost every expense you can think of. This will help you to estimate the cost and will help you to calculate how much you need to save each week. If you intend to borrow, it is important to make sure that you can meet the repayments without putting pressure on your income. Try shop around for the best interest rates if you need to borrow. Make life easy on yourself and start planning now. https://www.mabs.ie/downloads/publications/14_04_07_Communion_and_Confirmation_DL.pdf

Back On Track - tackling problem debt together

Are you struggling to manage your debts and have fallen into arrears? There are new debts options available under the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. The Insolvency Service of Ireland are hosting a debt advice event and offering free consultations to people who wish to look at other options available to them. The post below explains how you can book an appointment if you wish.

Increase your Income - MABS

Sometimes we might not be receiving all the money we are entitled to. The link below has some useful tips, information and suggestions on areas that might increase your income. https://www.mabs.ie/en/how_we_help/debt_and_budgeting_tools/increase_your_income.html

MABS Budgeting Tool - MABS

After the expense of Christmas many people find January a very difficult month financially. The most important thing to do is to not ignore any financial difficulties you are having. We recognise how hard it is to know where to start, what to do first. Perhaps the best place to start is by drafting a budget, a picture of where your money goes each week. The MABS website has some excellent budgeting tools to help everyone start. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call to our offices to get a paper budget for you to complete.

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This time of year brings so much extra financial pressure. While we have been lucky so far with the weather, it is important to stay well and warm at your home during the colder months. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have produced a booklet with some hints and tips on heating costs and staying warm. http://www.seai.ie/WellandWarm/well%20and%20warm%20brochure.pdf

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We are all very busy day to day and sometimes having free time to attend a MABS office to get support or information on money management is difficult to fit in. Did you know you can get support from the MABS Service by phone from the MABS National Helpline? The Helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. 0761 07 2000

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Christmas is a costly time of year. The MABS factsheet has some useful hints and tips for everyone.

MABS Budgeting Tool - MABS

The MABS website is a great source of tips and tools to help with money management and budgeting. The budgeting tool is easy to use and helps us see where our money is going.