Where to Get Help Managing Your Money
You can determine your own affordability and make a plan based on your current spending. Alternatively, you can see someone that specialises in helping you to manage your money. There are free and paid organisations that can help you below:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
If you or your partner work for an employer that is in EAP you can access free professional advice regarding a variety of issues (e.g. counselling, legal, careers) including financial. Most large corporate and government employers, and some smaller ones are in EAP. You would have likely been informed of this when you were inducted, and there would likely be advertising information on your Intranet. The services offered will include Budgeting, Hardship Applications and Financial Planning/Coaching tailored to meet your goals.
Financial Mentors / Budget Advisors
There are many community and government-funded free advisors locally based which will provide budgeting advice and advocacy. You can find a local advisor here:
Paid Financial Coaching/Planning
These companies give you advice on Independent Financial Coaching and Planning, where their focus is helping you to develop good habits and provide for your future goals. They are all independent, which means they don’t sell products or take commissions, they only get their money from your fees or other funding
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