Making more of your money: planning for the future

If you're out of work or struggling to make ends meet then planning for the future may seem a bit daunting - but it doesn’t have to be. There are lots of simple things you can do today that could help to secure your financial future. We'll show you how improving your skills can boost your job prospects.

We can also point you in the right direction for advice on how to write a CV that stands out. We’ll even show you how you can make a bit of extra money in your spare time by doing things like selling your old DVDs or clothes. Whatever your situation, we can help you to feel confident about the future of your money. In this section, you’ll find advice on:

• Improving your job prospects - find out about our courses and qualifications and how to find jobs and careers advice from our partner, Monster
  
• Making extra money - boost your income with some ideas for making quick cash from eBay to car boot sales and more
  
• Understanding savings, accounts and pensions  - get to grips with the differences and find out how you can benefit in the future from wise choices made today