Are you paying the right amount of tax? Could your credit score be better? Which savings option is right for your home deposit? Do you know where to turn for help with debt? These are just some of the everyday financial questions the White Ensign Association will be exploring during Talk Money Week (2–6 November 2026).
At the heart of its campaign is Money Matters Made Clear, a free webinar on 03 November designed to demystify everyday financial matters, highlight useful options and entitlements and help people make more informed decisions. Open to serving personnel, Reservists, veterans and families across the Naval community, the session offers an opportunity to strengthen financial knowledge and confidence.
Financial wellbeing touches almost every aspect of Service life and beyond. From understanding Armed Forces pensions and compensation entitlements to managing everyday finances, navigating civilian employment and accessing professional services, financial considerations run through every area of the White Ensign Association’s (WEA) work.
As a Naval charity providing free, independent guidance across these areas, the WEA is marking Talk Money Week (2–6 November 2026) by encouraging the Naval community to strengthen their financial knowledge, build confidence and take a proactive interest in their financial wellbeing.
Led nationally by the Money and Pensions Service, Talk Money Week encourages people to talk more openly about money, ask questions and make informed financial decisions.
Money Matters Made Clear: Free Webinar
Are you paying the right amount of tax? Could your credit score be better? Do you know what financial support is available when buying a home?
These are just some of the questions explored in Money Matters Made Clear, a free, live webinar taking place on Tuesday 03 November.
Presented by Alfie Orton AIMA (Cert), the WEA’s Financial Wellbeing Manager, the session builds on the Financial Awareness Lectures the charity delivers, opening up practical financial education to the wider Naval community.
Topics include:
- Understanding your payslip and tax code
- Understanding and improving your credit score
- Making informed decisions about saving and borrowing
- Buying a home and the support available
- Managing debt and knowing where to turn for help
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 1300–1400 | Online via MS Teams
The webinar is free and open to serving personnel, Reservists, veterans and family members across the Naval community.
Throughout Talk Money Week, the WEA will also be highlighting the free, independent and confidential guidance available across its services, helping individuals make informed decisions at every stage of Naval life.
