Multiple bank holidays in May will see millions of people enjoy long weekends between now and the end of the month. Scots enjoying the May 1 holiday also have Coronation Monday on the 8th and the Spring holiday on the 29th to look forward to.
The extra days are a great opportunity to catch up with spring cleaning and getting garden-ready for summer, but they also present a perfect chance to check over your finances and make sure you’re on track for the months ahead. Although inflation remains high at 10.1 per cent, it is expected to fall below double-digits for the 12 months to April and energy prices are forecast to drop by July, which could see switching deals start to appear again.
Craig Bundell, Help me Borrow Director at Tesco Bank, shares five tips on how to take a fresh look at managing your money, start dealing with debt, budget setting and getting financial help this spring.