![Everything you need to know about the government’s cost of living support package to help with your energy bills](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/hand-using-smart-energy-hub.png)
The Chancellor has announced a support package to help squeezed households with rising energy bills, with every household getting at least £400. Here's what it means for you.
![Is now a good time to buy a house?](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/young-woman-hanging-a-picture.jpg)
With house prices falling because of cost of living rises, a lot of people are asking whether now is a good time to buy a house.
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Whatever your money situation, we have a Facebook group for you. They’re filled with members in a similar position to you – so you can ask questions, share tips and feel part of a growing community.
![How will interest rates affect my mortgage?](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/young-couple-painting-new-house.png)
With cost of living rises worrying most of us, the increased base rate means you’ll likely see your mortgage payments increase. Find out how the interest rate rise will affect you.
![Can you get a mortgage with bad credit?](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/woman-on-sofa-holding-pen-using-laptop.png)
Buying your first home, moving, or want to remortgage but have a poor credit rating? Discover the steps you can take to repair your credit score.
![What the Autumn Statement means for you](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/close-older-couple-laughing-together.jpg)
With living costs rising, you could be wondering how long your finances are going to be squeezed for. Here's what you need to know about the Government’s 2022 Autumn Statement.
![How I talk to my children about cost of living rises](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/middle-age-man-looking-down-at-his-ipad.png)
Want to speak to your children about the cost of living rises? Learn more in this blog by Ricky from Skint Dad in how to do that.
![Why gambling isn’t the answer to the cost of living crisis](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/thoughtful-young-man-looking-into-distance.jpg)
With household budgets having to stretch further every week, it can be tempting to believe gambling could provide the money you need to pay your bills and other expenses. Here’s why gambling won’t help – and where to find support if you’ve got money issues.
![Credit can work in favour of your finances](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/young-lady-on-the-train-looking-down-at-her-mobile-phone.png)
Credit sometimes gets a bad reputation, mainly when it’s linked to debt, it can give you some much-needed flexibility to spread the cost of your purchases or enable you to take advantage of bulk buying deals.
![How to talk to kids about the cost of living](/content/dam/maps/en/blog/banners/school-children-seated-at-dining-table.png)
Many parents are wondering how to have conversations with their children about the cost of living. Emma Bradley, writer, teacher and public speaker, gives her top tips.