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2020 has only just started, but we’ve already reached nearly 400 #YoungPeople with our vital #FinancialEducation #MoneyWorkshops, with 80 hours more booked in! To find out more or to make a booking request, head to: https://t.co/KTIdgtfybD #FF https://t.co/Il9e9gHsxn
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The Money Charity team had an amazing time yesterday with the excellent @nickelston_, challenging and really helpful, loads for us to dwell on, lots of ideas and inspiration, and really positive feedback all round! https://themoneycharity.org.uk #TalkingAnxiety #FinancialWellbeing #MentalHealth #Anxiety
#Wellbeing #Consultants #TrainingAbout 4 days ago -
Great to have been involved with this important conversation https://t.co/YeucS62IWy https://t.co/htaQrqFBMe – ban will protect consumers from financially risky behaviour + the vulnerable from exacerbating situations of unsustainable #Debt #CreditCards #FinancialWellbeing https://t.co/fiYhc1v2gr
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@NickElston_ @ForgingPeople @Experian Thanks so much Nick, safe to say everyone had a great time, challenging and really helpful, loads for us all to dwell on. Quick pic of you in action below! #TalkingAnxiety #FinancialWellbeing #MentalHealth https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY https://t.co/B1lsvN2rfI
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£35,950 Average student debt for the latest cohort in England to enter repayment
Statistics December 2019 -
It’s fantastic to have all our amazing #Consultants together today, sharing ideas, encouragement and good practice as we continue bringing #FinancialEducation and #FinancialWellbeing to people of all ages across the UK. Massive thanks also to our friends at #ExperianUK for so generously hosting us! https://themoneycharity.org.uk #training #TrainingDay #WednesdayWisdom
About 5 days ago -
Fantastic to have all our amazing Consultants together, sharing ideas, encouragement + good practice as we continue our #FinancialEducation + #FinancialWellbeing work across the UK. Massive thanks to our friends at @Experian_UK for generously hosting! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY https://t.co/hNCaS8iM4c
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RT @TaliaLoderick: “Savvy Consumer” is one of my favourite workshops to deliver. Always gets pupils talking! Thanks for having me in today…
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@hrgirlx @ClarionLaw Our pleasure! It was great to have been with you + of course we’re always glad to hear positive feedback! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY
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Great to be featured in this month’s edition of @TeachSecondary magazine from @Teachwire, highlighting all aspects of our essential #FinancialEducation work with #YoungPeople + the five reasons #schools should get in touch! https://t.co/KTIdgtfybD #CharityTuesday https://t.co/xQNrjbqpo1
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Passionate about #YoungPeople + the #FinancialEducation they need? We might have your perfect next role! We’re after a new #London freelancer to join our team delivering our #MoneyWorkshops to schools, colleges + community grps. More at: https://t.co/cNPCcmwwhV #Vacancies https://t.co/LkSgc4wMGi
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#Vacancies is trending you say? 👇👇👇 https://t.co/cNPCcmwwhV https://t.co/plCu5bwaqN
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@jaketlbutler @FutureFinanceLC Hi Jake. There are of course lots of articles on our site too, as well as our other student resources. With this, @FutureFinanceLC were setting up this new site + asked us if we’d like to contribute some articles for promoting + raising awareness on the subjects mentioned before.
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Big thanks to all @OpenBankingExpo, we were thrilled to be the event’s charity partner + delighted with such a generous donation. It’ll make a big difference as we continue to take our work further helping the UK to improve its #FinancialWellbeing! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY
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@jaketlbutler @FutureFinanceLC Hi Jake. Sorry to hear your concerns. We’re providing articles, content + expertise focused on raising students’ financial awareness, knowledge + wellbeing for this new site. As in all our work, we remain impartial + objective, + don’t endorse or promote any specific products.
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Following a lot of misleading coverage around new overdraft regulations and interest rates, The FCA have produced this useful infographic to demonstrate how these new rules will be a positive change for many consumers, fixing a previously dysfunctional and unfair market. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #Overdrafts #OverdraftFees #InterestRates #Debt #FCA #Consumers #Fairness #FinancialWellbeing #FinancialEducation
About 2 weeks ago -
We’re hiring! Would you like to join our team? If so, we’re looking for a new Head of #Workplace & #Community Programmes, to be at the forefront of our #FinancialWellbeing work across the UK. Find out more at: https://t.co/cNPCcmwwhV #WorkplaceWednesday #WellbeingWednesday https://t.co/khrzgQmQHQ
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Following lots of misleading coverage on new #overdraft regs + #InterestRates, @The_FCA have produced this useful infographic demonstrating how these will be a positive change for many consumers, fixing a dysfunctional + unfair market. https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #CharityTuesday https://t.co/dW1Ij84HYp
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A very #HappyNewYear to all of our followers! We’re really looking forward to another successful year, talking #FinancialWellbeing and #FinancialEducation with the UK. What are your #FiinancialGoals for 2020? https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #resolutions #FinancialResolution #NewYear #StartWell
About 2 weeks ago -
A very #HappyNewYear to all of our followers! Our #MondayMotivation is we’re really looking forward to another successful year, talking #FinancialWellbeing and #FinancialEducation with the UK. What are your #financial goals for 2020? https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY https://t.co/rA6MYRAhtI
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and a Happy New Year, thank you for all your great support this year. Here’s to a restful time for you and your loved ones, and to an amazing 2020! https://t.co/pcW9gRyUYa
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Before we close the office for the festive break, we’d just like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas… https://t.co/Tds1qBxjSr
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Our #December 2019 #MoneyStatistics are out today, where we highlight the surprise plateauing of #UK #credit card #lending, likely due to new rules around persistent #debtors. Find out more at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-stats-december-2019-credit-card-plateau-may-herald-big-changes-2020/ or get the full report at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ where you can also sign-up to receive it each month. #FF #creditcards #persistentdebt #financialwellbeing #financialeducation
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Our December 2019 #MoneyStatistics out today, h/lighting surprise plateauing of UK #CreditCard lending, likely due to new rules. Find out more at: https://t.co/jgUZmbSnuU or get the full report at: https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU where you can also sign-up to receive it each month. https://t.co/ftSbWRHe2J
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26 years and 7 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
Statistics December 2019 -
The Money Stats – December 2019 – Credit Card Plateau May Herald Big Changes for 2020
A noticeable levelling off of credit card lending over the second half of 2019 so far bucks a significant long-term trend, suggesting that we may see big changes in the credit market during 2020, according to the December 2019 Money
Press Release 20th Dec -
A #TBT reminder to this important @TheFCA release on #pension #scams + your #FinancialWellbeing. https://t.co/EgFzRsFPbh An £82,000 pension pot could take 22 years to build + 24 hrs to lose. Stay savvy + alert + always check things out first. https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #22In24
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@stephbreakfast @BBC_Teach These are fantastic @stephbreakfast, you are 100% speaking our language! We would love to chat with you more about the work we do in this area, take a look at: https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY + please do get in touch if you’d like to know more. #financialeducation #financialwellbeing
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Finishing off #ChristmasJumperDay is James, our #Communications & #Marketing guy, who looks after our #website, #press enquiries, emails out, resources, and of course our #socials. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #FF #Christmas #ChristmasJumper #GiveUsAFollow
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Talia is one of our fantastic freelance consultants, who help us take our #FinancialEducation #MoneyWorkshops right across the UK, like this group who she persuaded to join her in a pic! https://themoneycharity.org.uk/workshops-training/ #ChristmasJumperDay #FF #Christmas
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Hannah, our Acting Head of #YoungPeople Programmes, is out at meetings all of today, but she managed to find a cafe with some #ChristmasDecorations to rock! https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people/ #ChristmasJumperDay #FF #ChristmasDecs #Decorations #Xmas #HollyHead #FinancialEducation #CafeLife
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David looks after our #Policy and #Research work, speaking up loudly for #consumers and raising the profile of #FinancialWellbeing and #FinancialEducation. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/policy/ #ChristmasJumperDay #FF #SantaHat #OfficeFashion #OfficeStyle
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Here’s our #Education Officer Natalia from our Young People’s Team, out delivering a Money Workshop to #college #students. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people/ #ChristmasJumperDay #FF #YoungPeople #MoneyWorkshops #FinancialEducation #Christmas #SantaHat
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A very Happy #ChristmasJumperDay to you! The Money Charity team are all rocking their #jumpers and hats today, wherever they are. Here’s Camille from our Operations Team, who looks after our finances and HR. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #FF #Christmas #ChristmasJumper #festive #officestyle #officefashion
About 1 month ago -
Don’t forget to get out and #vote today, whatever the weather! Whoever wins, we’ll be calling upon them to make big strides forward in furthering #financialwellbeing and #financialeducation right across the UK.
https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #GeneralElection2019 #voting #votevotevote #votingmatters #getoutandvote #election2019About 1 month ago -
£494.60 Median weekly full-time pay for employees aged 22-29
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The Money Stats – November 2019 – Young People Challenged By Increasing Financial Pressure
A combination of challenging situations are bringing high pressure on young people aiming to manage their money well and achieve financial wellbeing, according to the November 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The November report draws a number
Press Release 28th Nov -
TMTPW 2019 – Making Money As Common A Topic of Conversation as the Weather!
Brits Have Low Confidence in Their Own Money Management Skills 2 in 3 don’t feel confident managing their money Only 1 in 2 think that they are a confident and savvy consumer Just 1 in 4 feels they know enough about
Our News 19th Nov -
The Money Stats – October 2019 – Wage Growth Positivity Offset By Overall Financial Picture
Positive news emerging this month of growth in average real wages across the UK should be tempered by a wider view of other financial issues and trends, according to the October 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. According
Press Release 29th Oct -
0.3% Change in UK Gross Domestic Product in the three months to August 2019
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The Money Stats – September 2019 – The Rising Cost of Everyday Life
Some of the most basic costs of everyday living have shown considerable increases in their average cost over recent years, affecting other parts of life in turn, according to the September 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Coinciding
Press Release 27th Sep -
1.7% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to August 2019
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The Money Stats – August 2019 – Changing the Picture to a ‘Per Person’ Economy
The UK economy contracted by 0.2% in the quarter to June 2019, the first time since 2012 that GDP has fallen, but a clearer gauge on the impact of this can be seen by viewing it on a ‘per person’ basis,
Press Release 30th Aug -
-0.2% Change in UK Gross Domestic Product in the three months to June 2019
Statistics August 2019 -
£2,653 Average credit card debt per household in May 2019
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The Money Stats – July 2019 – “Safe As Houses”…What’s Happening in the UK Market?
While average UK house prices continue to rise, the true measure of the property market is highly dependent on which source you look at, as well as taking into account regional variations, according to the July 2019 Money Statistics, produced
Press Release 24th Jul -
The Money Charity Announces New Partnership with Oaks Consultancy
Relationship is Agency’s First With a Financial Charity The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce their new partnership with Oaks Consultancy, who will support them with strategy, business development and income generation. Following a tendering
Our News 1st Jul -
The Money Charity’s Response to the MAPS Listening Document
The Money Charity warmly welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Money and Pensions Service Listening Document, which we see as making a vital contribution to a successful strategy to improve financial capability in the UK. We look forward to
External News 1st Jul -
26 years and 9 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
Statistics June 2019 -
The Money Stats – June 2019 – UK Incomes Struggle As Recent Rises Peter Out
Average UK incomes continue to struggle in 2019, with regular real pay, as of April, 1.1% lower than the pre-crash peak in February 2008 and total real pay (i.e. including bonuses) 5.5% below, according to the June 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 27th Jun -
The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report
It’s scarcely believable, but 2019 is racing on and the summer is already (we can only hope…) almost upon us! What better moment then to highlight the release of The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report, sharing the story of all
Our News 30th May -
The Money Stats – May 2019 – Average UK Credit Card Debt Could Take Over Quarter of a Century To Repay
It would take the average person in the UK 26 years and 9 months to pay off the average credit card debt, if they only make the minimum payment each month, according to the May 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 29th May -
£59,540 Average total debt per UK household in March 2019
Statistics May 2019 -
200,000 Young People Reached By Financial Education Workshops!
The Money Charity Celebrates Exciting Milestone The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce that this Friday (10th May) they will reach the 200,000th recipient of their high-quality proven financial education in a Money Workshop at
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The Money Stats – April 2019 – Financial Year Nears End on Subdued Note
As an otherwise highly eventful financial year draws towards a close, the picture for the UK’s price, wage and debt statistics remains largely subdued, according to the April 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite dramatic events elsewhere,
Press Release 25th Apr -
£59,552 Average total debt per UK household in February 2019
Statistics April 2019 -
Emerging Payments Awards 2019
Emerging Payments Awards – 3rd October 2019 The Emerging Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation in payments. With over 8 hours of networking time, this prestigious event is where relationships are formed and reputations are built. Now in its twelfth
External News 24th Apr -
The Money Stats – March 2019 – Recent Figures Suggest UK Economy Slow-Down
A wide range of debt, price and financial statistics suggest a ‘slowing down’ of the UK’s economic landscape, according to the March 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. While many recent months have seen significant rises or falls
Press Release 26th Mar -
0.84% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in January 2019
Statistics March 2019 -
International Women’s Day – Women and Financial Wellbeing
The Money Charity believes that our message of bringing financial capability and wellbeing is for everyone, whatever their age, gender, background or situation, and are committed to seeing this become ever more the reality for people across the UK. To mark this year’s International
Our News 8th Mar -
The Money Stats – February 2019 – Households Remain Under Financial Stress Despite Some Signs of Improvement
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as possible to
Press Release 22nd Feb -
0.92% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in December 2018
Statistics February 2019 -
Our Response to the FCA Discussion Paper on Fair Pricing
The Money Charity calls on the FCA to ban ‘inertia’ pricing and the loyalty surcharge. In our response to the FCA’s discussion paper on fair pricing in financial services, we have called on the FCA to introduce rules that protect long-term
External News 31st Jan -
£898.71 Increase in average total debt per adult in the year to November 2018
Statistics January 2019 -
The Money Stats – January 2019 – Low Savings and Rising Debt Across UK Points to Need for 2019 Financial Resolutions
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as
Press Release 25th Jan -
The Money Stats – December 2018 – Strong Auto-Enrolment Pension Rates Yet To Solve UK Coverage Shortfall
While much positive progress has been made on UK public awareness of pensions, and participation in them, a considerable shortfall remains in overall coverage, according to the December 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The implementation and take-up
Press Release 19th Dec -
55% Proportion of working age adults not in a pension in 2016-17
Statistics December 2018 -
The Money Stats – November 2018 – Insurmountable Obstacles Continue to Block First-Time Buyer Access to Property Market
The challenge of housing affordability in the UK, particularly for first-time buyers, remains acute, according to the November 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Reports that the housing market is struggling, with property values falling or remaining static
Press Release 22nd Nov -
+ 41.5% Increase in first-time-buyer house prices since 2012
Statistics November 2018 -
93 Number of times per second LINK cash machines used across the UK in September 2018
Statistics October 2018 -
The Money Stats – October 2018 – Rapid Rise of Digital Payments Yet to Halt Enduring Popularity of Cash
With many headlines sounding the death knell for cash, its popularity and use continues to endure robustly, according to the October 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite reports that the tipping point has been reached, with the
Press Release 23rd Oct -
The Money Stats – September 2018 – Public Sector Improvements Mask Household Debt Concerns
Considerable improvements in UK public sector finances should be weighed alongside signs of concern for household finances, according to the September 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. A dramatic improvement in the UK’s public sector finances has been
Press Release 20th Sep -
£32,220 Average student debt for 2016 cohort in England
Statistics September 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Debt continues to drop as interests rise
In the same month that the Bank of England base rate has risen to 0.75% – the highest level since 2009, debt growth has fallen to its lowest level in over a year. According to the August 2018 Money Statistics,
Press Release 14th Aug -
106% The average First Time Buyer deposit compared to average salary
Statistics August 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Day to day costs rise across the UK
Findings from the latest Money Statistics from The Money Charity have revealed that UK household costs have risen dramatically in May. The average UK household daily spend on gas, water and electricity has increased to £4.21 in May, growing by
Press Release 25th Jul