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Family Budgeting

Help to boost your family's income and cut costs

Do a quick money check – review your finances

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Our family budgeting basics

Want more? Our guides cover the essentials...

  • What it does: Shows quick ways to review and save on family costs.
  • How it helps: Guides you to tools like our budget planner for real savings.

Family Budget Tips

Our calculator shows how much you could save on family costs. In brief:

  • The size of savings is based on household income.
  • It's assumed families will fill any gaps.
  • The contribution varies by region (e.g., England vs. Scotland).

Check our tool (tooltip).

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Family Saving Guides

Make money online

Easy ways for families to earn extra.

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How to stop spending

Cut costs for your family.

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Go green & save

Reduce, reuse for families.

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Facebook selling

Sell locally for free.

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Minimum wage

Check if underpaid.

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10-min benefits check

Find what you can get.

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Universal Credit

How it works.

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Tax Credits

Update details.

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Marriage Tax

Up to £1,250 break.

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Child Benefit

How to claim.

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Family Savings Links

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Page updated 14 July 2025

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Family Saving Successes

Here are inspiring stories from FME users who’ve saved money using our tools and guides. Have a success story? Share it with us at success@family-money-expert.com.

"Used FME’s budget tool to save £500 on bills!"

- Sarah, 10 July 2025

"Cut energy costs with FME’s tips!"

- James, 5 July 2025

"FME’s savings guide helped us plan for our holiday!"

- Emma, 1 July 2025

How to Budget for Your Family

Learn essential budgeting tips to manage your family’s finances effectively.

  • Create a monthly budget to track spending.
  • Prioritize essential expenses like bills and groceries.
  • Use our budget planner to save for family goals.

Try our Family Budget Planner

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