Managing your money
Getting your budget back on track
Money management
How to improve your financial health
Develop your money-management skills with our easy-to-follow guides on budgeting, saving, planning for the future and handling debt.
Top articles
Budget basics
Six easy tips to help you look after your money
Getting more from your money in one week
Seven ways to help you save cash
Keeping your spending in check
Six tips to stay in control of your money
How to save money quickly
10 fast ways to build your savings
Cutting back on a few non-essential items could be a quick way to help you save a little more each month
Money saving tips for families
Cut back on your everyday finances
Take greater control of your family finances and make sure you're not missing out on any potential savings.
Spending within your means
Getting the balance
Spending isn’t an issue, but it’s important to make sure you’re not spending too much. Let’s explore some ways of finding a balance.
Take care of your credit score
What is it and why is it important?
Buying a house or owning a business might not be on your radar right now, but you should still manage your money today to prepare for your future plans.
How to teach your children about money
Discover 12 fun ways to teach your children about money and help nurture good financial habits from an early age.
Barclays Money Mentors
Ready to take control of your money?
We all need a little help with our finances at times, so why not book a Barclays Money Mentors session today? You can get some guidance on how you can make your money work for you.
Discover yourself, and get that all-seeing feeling
Uncover the money secrets you didn’t know you had with the Barclays app1. The app gives you insight into your everyday spending, helping you to see clearly where and how you spend, so you can get to know you, a little better.
Explore more guides
From savings tips to budgeting guides, choose a subject below to get started.
Better budgeting
From plotting your personal budget to nailing down the family’s finances, plan ahead with our guides to smart spending
All about banking
From understanding your credit rating to helping your kids with their pocket money, our practical guides and easy-to-follow advice will help demystify banking – so you can feel more confident about your finances.
Managing money problems
Worried about your finances? Our practical advice can help you tackle money troubles, improve your financial habits and find the support you need.
Your financial future
Get prepared for life’s important events – from moving out and becoming a student, to planning for your family and saving for retirement.
Saving made simple
Whether you need to manage your money for today or squirrel away for the future, make your finances go further with our easy guide to saving.