Life has this way of catching us off guard. Unless you’re well set up with money, unexpected costs and ever-increasing costs can be overwhelming. Without a savings account to fall back on, many of us find ourselves wondering how to make ends meet at least a couple of times a year.

To help support colleagues as part of UK Savings Week, our financial wellbeing provider Salary Finance has put together a blog on what your options could be to deal with different scenarios, how to plan ahead, and save money in the long run.

Through Salary Finance you can also access financial products linked to your pay including  affordable loans, advances on earned pay, and savings accounts.

Find out more at: home.salaryfinance.com/gatesheadhealth

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Important: The “Advance” product is not a regulated lending product. This is an option, not a recommendation. Your Employer does not benefit from offering this service and all your communications will be with Salary Finance. Loan applications will be assessed to ensure the loan is appropriate and affordable for you. “Learn” content is for guidance and educational purposes only and is generic in nature. Salary Finance does not offer regulated financial advice. Please seek independent financial advice.