Riverside Credit Union

A person with short gray hair and glasses is sitting indoors using a laptop. The image includes a logo for Age UK and a text reading "Free Wills Month helping great charities" in the top left corner.

It's officially the start of Free Wills Month and your older loved ones can have their Will updated for free! 📜

We've partnered with Free Wills Month to give Age UK supporters the chance to have their Will written or updated for free. Registerr today: https://bit.ly/2o3IOj0

Are you studying or helping a child go to University? 👩‍🎓

Financial skills last a lifetime. The National Association of Student Money Advisors has plenty of resources to help students move from "crisis mode" to "confidence mode" 💸
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This Saturday is Global Scouse Day! 🌍

Make your own Scouse: globalscouseday.com/recipes/ 😋

Want to eat out? Over 80+ restaurants, cafes, and pubs across Liverpool will feature scouse on their menus, with many donating £1 from every bowl to local charities 🩷

LGBTQ+ History Month 🩷

Did you know that LGBTQ+ employees in the UK earned, on average, 16% less* than straight colleagues? 😔

We're highlighting the need for equality and fair pay for all 🫶

*Research conducted by YouGov

Colourful display installed in shop window to mark Girlguiding centenary Wardrobe at the Cross in Wirral unveils vibrant window display by Nikki Pickles, marking 100 years of Girlguiding World Thinking Day and championing women.

Colourful display installed in shop window to mark Girlguiding centenary

February is International Boost Your Self-Esteem Month 🤗

There's an easy way to boost your confidence and mental wellbeing

Start with actionable steps to boost your financial self esteem ✔️

Be kind to your future self and set some personal financial goals

It's National Love your Pet day! 🐶 😻 🐰 🐹

Whoever your furry friend is, how are you managing their expenses? 🤔

Whether you're an experienced owner or considering buying a pet, see what costs you need to budget for and make a plan 💷

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Heard of the 1p Savings Challenge? You can start it at any time 🪙

The concept is simple. You save a little bit more every day:

Day 1 save 1p

Day 2: Save 2p

Day 3: Save 3p...and so on

You can catch up from January and over the year save £667.95! 💰

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Money tools to help you feel in control:

The 50/30/20 rule:
50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt ✔️

Separate essential bills from non-essential bills ✔️

Use tools like the MoneyHelper budget planner ✔️

Talk to your loved ones and talk to us! ✔️

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63% of single Gen Z's are now choosing to spend their £ on self-care & wellness instead of pursuing a partner.

The logic: Why "gamble" £ on a first date that might go nowhere, when the same amount buys a wellness weekend that guarantees you feel better?

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Budget planner | Free online budget planning tool | MoneyHelper Use our free, confidential online budget planner tool and calculate how to make a budget. Work out your income and spending and receive tailored guidance.

"Where is my money going?!"

Asking yourself this question regularly?

Take control with a plan!📌

Setting a budget gives you control and stops the panic - the Moneyhelper website has a handy budget planner to help you get started:

Small progress is still progress 🌱

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by big financial goals, but remember: consistency beats intensity.

Whether you’ve automated a £20 deposit into your savings or paid off a small balance this month, you are moving in the right direction!

👏 Well done!

Healthcare innovation is both a #SocialImpact and #AIforgood opportunity — but only with ethical data governance and equitable access. Human‑centered healthcare innovation was a hot topic at #WEF26.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/KhmF50YbQrn

Today is #ReclaimSocial day - changing negativity to positivity! 🙌

Join our growing community of more than 4,600 active members 🤝

We can help you change your finances. Our aim is to help you build good financial habits for you and your family ❤️

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Today is #TimeToTalk Day - the nation’s biggest mental health conversation 🗣️

Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone 🫂

It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it ❤️
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Debt Happens. We Deal With It. Find Out How. StepChange Search

Need debt advice?

Step Change is a charity that helps hundreds of thousands of people each year ❤️

They offer free advice, solutions, tools and resources if you're worried about money 💷

Get free advice you can trust 🤝

What are your plans for saving money this year?

1️⃣ Saving for a family member
2️⃣ Clear the credit card
3️⃣ Save for a summer holiday
4️⃣ Build a nest egg

Whatever your goal, our team is ready to support you.

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Got questions about taking out a loan or our savings account? 🤔

We're here to help guide you.

Our mission is to provide every member with access to reasonably priced financial services.

Find out more about our loans via our FAQs❓

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Download our app. The simple way to manage your account 📲

Check your balances, request withdrawals and search your transactions.

Manage your personal information.

Access important messages and documents in your inbox.
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We’ve been conditioned to think that thriftiness is a tragedy, but we disagree.

✅ Home-cooked meals over takeout cycle

✅ Financial peace over luxury appointments

✅ Intentionality over mindless spending

Redefine what a "good life" looks like for you, not what others say.

Dive into the #EnergySaversWeek, a national campaign run by the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice. This guide is packed with "why didn't I think of that?" advice.

Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, these tips are game-changers:

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You make a New Year’s resolution to save more…
Then January sales hit 😅

✅ Have a list (and stick to it)
✅ Use the 24-hour rule
✅ Check the “real” price
✅ Set a sales budget
✅ Unsubscribe & logout

Saving doesn’t mean never spending. It just means spending on purpose.

Anti-Fraud Friday!

Cyber-scammers are getting smarter, but they almost always leave "digital fingerprints." Whether it’s an email about a "frozen account" or a "surprise refund," use this quick checklist to spot a scam before it spots you!

We don’t have "customers", we have members. And because you’re a member, you’re also an owner. That means your voice is the most important one in the room!

What is one thing you love about being a member here? 👇

#GetToKnowYourCustomerDay

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We’ve been taught that budgeting means you’re struggling.

But it can actually be less about restriction and more about intention.

We're challenging a big money myth. Check why saying “I’m on a budget” often has nothing to do with being broke.

Have you joined the 1p Savings Challenge? There's still time!

The concept is simple. You save a little bit more every day:

Jan 1st: Save 1p

Jan 2nd: Save 2p

Jan 3rd: Save 3p...and so on.

By the end of 2026, you’ll have saved £667.95!

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It’s a week after payday, you check your bank account, and… how is it that low already?

If you’re tired of the "manual math" or just guessing your way through the month, it might be time to try a budgeting app.

Do you use a budgeting app? Drop your favourite in the comments! 👇

How Much Money Could Dry January Or Veganuary Save You? The Fair For You blog post shares tips on how much money Dry January or Veganuary could save you.

Could "going dry" or "going green" save you money?

Dry January: Average savings of £118, potentially reaching £400 when you cut the hidden costs like taxis.

Veganuary: Swap meats for staples like lentils & veg to slash your grocery bill.

Find out more 👇

Would you like to see your community thrive? Consider joining a community bank!

As a member-owned co-operative, our "profits" are returned to you as dividends or used to keep our loan rates fair.

Start the year with a bank that belongs to you.
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