Daniel Kelly, co-ordination and engagement manager at the Money and Pensions Service, describes the Standard Financial Statement and recent updates in household finances. In the new financial year, when tax and benefit changes come into effect, it’s the perfect time of year to review household finances. That’s why we also update the Standard Financial Statement […]
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Three UX things we learned making the ‘How to deal with debt’ guide
Rosie Thompson is Head of Client Experience at the Money Advice Trust and has led the project to revamp the Trust’s guide to dealing with debt. In the run up to the launch of the new ‘How to deal with debt’ guide, Rosie shares three key user experience learnings from the project. The Trust […]
Supportive Council Tax recovery: a win-win outcome
Yvonne Fovargue MP welcomes the Supportive Council Tax Recovery guidance for local authorities. Council Tax arrears are a big problem for all concerned. Be it for those suffering in debt struggling to make ends meet, or local authorities needing to secure their income to fund vital services for their constituents. Too many councils pass debts […]
How big employers can #TalkMoney in a high debt landscape
Sarah Churchman, chief wellbeing and inclusion officer at PwC, and Jane Portas, insurance partner and financial inclusion leader at PwC discuss why, with household debt set to rise, there’s more reason than ever for employers to #TalkMoney, and how PwC do it. Talking about money, particularly one’s own finances, has often been seen as a bit taboo. It’s […]
Credit use and debt, Debt advice, Financial Capability, Financial education, Pensions & retirement planning, Savings, Talk Money Week
Money talks but we don’t: 5 reasons to #TalkMoney
A national conversation about money is around the corner. As we approach Talk Money Week, UK Financial Capability Director Sarah Porretta explains why this event has evolved from an annual celebration of financial capability work by organisations, to include a direct focus on helping the consumer get talking. This month we’re working to turn talking […]
Mental health and debt: supporting the advice sector and creditors
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Jane Tully, Director of External Affairs at the Money Advice Trust outlines the work going on to help the advice sector and creditors support people with debt and mental health problems. We know that mental problems and debt often go hand-in-hand. Findings from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute […]
Debt advice and vulnerability: learning from the experiences of debt advisers
Jane Tully, Director of External Affairs at the Money Advice Trust, discusses the launch of new research exploring the experiences of debt advisers working with people in debt in vulnerable situations. Findings from the research will inform the development of practical guidance to support debt advisers and their clients. Debt advice plays an important role […]