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Explore the latest blogs from Money Advice Scotland.
Latest blogs
Our blogs provide insight, information and perspectives on issues affecting money advice, financial wellbeing, and the wider sector, as well as sharing updates and experiences from across our work.
Rebecca's pathway to change
Money wasn’t something we really talked about when I was a teenager. No one sat me down and explained what a credit score was, how interest worked, or how to plan for unexpected costs.
Janine Rennie's pathway to change - How I ended up as CEO for Money Advice Scotland
When I started out in life I could never have imagined I would manage to achieve such a senior role.
Jenny's pathway to change
In my family, everyone was a “something” - a nurse, a doctor, a police officer. Careers were seen as clearly defined and long-term. You were meant to pick a job and stay in it for the majority of your working life.
Laura’s pathway to change
After completing my exams at school I went onto studying law at the University of Strathclyde, and I very much imagined a future in corporate law.
Natalia's pathway to change
Like most teens I had no idea what I wanted to do or be. I liked the idea of learning about different subjects & obtained an HND in Social Science.
Culture without walls - What hybrid working is teaching Scotland’s free money advice sector
In the years since hybrid working became the norm, one thing has become increasingly clear: workplace culture is no longer defined by the four walls of an office.
Estelle's pathway to change - From ambulances to advocacy - My unexpected path into money advice
I never planned to work in money and debt advice.
Allyson's pathway to change
After leaving school in 2007, I was unsure what I wanted to do, so I took on a job working full time as an Administration Assistant for 1 year to gain some work experience and learn new skills.
Donna's pathways to change
At 16 I left Inverkeithing High School in Fife with a Standard Grade in Art, History and English.
Shared responsibility for Workplace Wellbeing: the role of organisations
The third blog in our Shared Responsibility for Workplace Wellbeing series
Three questions every manager should ask their team this month
In the free money advice sector, the pressure on teams is constant.
Three reflective questions to ask after a challenging client or staff interaction
Supporting people through financial hardship, crisis and vulnerable situations can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be emotionally heavy.
What 15 years in the British army taught me about Workplace Wellbeing
When people hear that I spent 15 years in the British Army before working in wellbeing, they often assume the two worlds couldn’t be further apart.
Why workforce wellbeing should be built with staff, not for staff
Workforce wellbeing is increasingly recognised as essential to creating healthy, sustainable, and effective organisations.
Simple ways to make your meetings more wellbeing-friendly
In the free money advice sector, every minute counts. Whether you're advising clients, managing referrals, or juggling multiple funding reports, time is stretched—and so are people.