Cost of living

Hints and tips

Stay in control
Understanding your budget and which bills are most important can help you manage your spending and stay in control of your finances.
You can use our budget calculator as often as you need.

Maximise your income
With the rising cost of living creating increasing pressure for many, check whether you could be eligible for additional financial support.

• Find out more about benefits: financial support is available, even if you're in full time employment
• Your local council may be able to help you with things like your energy and water bills, food or essential items
• The UK government are supporting people through the Energy Bills Support Scheme and if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits you may be able to claim extra payments to help with the cost of living

Find out where you can save money
Reducing your spending could help you take a step towards improving your situation

• At Lowell, we're always looking for ways to help you understand and manage your finances so we’ve teamed up with Snoop, the free and independent money management app. It helps you track, sort and plan your money automatically, across all of your accounts
• Find out what you can switch. From broadband and entertainment packages to insurance, you may be able to get a better deal with a new provider.