Ask the Expert

At Money Advice Scotland, we've called on our network of advisers and professionals from across the money advice sector to provide accurate guidance on a wide range of financial topics. Whether you're looking to learn more about budgeting, mortgages or any other money-related concern, our Ask the Expert resources are a great place to start.

You can check our Eventbrite for details of upcoming 'Ask the Expert' webinar sessions. If you would like to suggest an 'Ask the Expert' topic or submit a question, please contact our team via [email protected]

Ask the Expert - Student Awards Agency Scotland - Funding Awareness

Ask the Expert - Cyber and Fraud Hub

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Ask the Expert - Trussell Trust

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Ask the Expert - Wills Recorded Webinar

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Delegate Pack: Responding to Economic Abuse: A National Debt & Money Advice Conference
Wellbeing Blog: Why Workforce Wellbeing Should Be Built With Staff, Not For Staff

Our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris, discusses how wellbeing strategies are often developed for staff rather than with them and how organisations can strengthen workforce wellbeing by building meaningful commitments with employees.
CHAI (Community Help and Advice Initiative)
Student Webinars

What to Expect from Free Debt Advice

This video covers the topic of free money advice: what debt is, credit reports and your credit score, where to go for advice, Scottish debt solutions and useful contacts.
Economic Abuse

Money Advice Scotland are committed to raising awareness about Economic Abuse, with 1 in 5 women experiencing this form of coercive control by a current or former partner in the last 12 months. Here you can find some guidance to help recognise the signs that Economic Abuse could be taking place and information on how to access expert support and advice whenever needed.
UK Government Savings Schemes

Here you can learn about various UK Government Savings Schemes, including Help to Save and LISA.
Wills and Later Life Planning

Here we have various resources about wills and later life planning
Pension Updates for 2025

This guide sets out what changes to State Pension and National Insurance Contributions mean for you
5 Ways to Improve your Online Security

This guide sets out steps we can all take to avoid fraud and cybercrime
Useful Information for Employees and Apprentices

Here you can find useful resources for employees and apprentices. Our employee rights guide sets out important rights that you are legally entitled to. Our annotated payslip explains what the different sections of a payslip mean.
Buy Now Pay Later FAQs

Buy Now, Pay Later (BPNL) is a form of credit which is growing in popularity. This resource contains need-to-know information to read before you consider using it as a form of payment.
Credit Card Purchase Protection: Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act

Credit cards can offer flexibility when paying for goods and services, allowing you to make purchases and spread the cost. They also provide purchase protection thanks to Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (S75).
Five Reasons to Check Your Payslip

We always look forward to payday and when that day arrives, most of us will check our bank account to see that the money we’ve earned is in - but do you look at your payslip? Here are five important things to check when you receive your payslip.