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The Money Talks report explores how money worries affect our relationships, our physical and mental health, and the reasons why it can be so difficult to talk about financial worries. As well as the report, you’ll find a number of resources and tips from experts.
We hope Money Talks will help anyone who is experiencing money worries to access support that will help.
The Money Talks 2025 report looks at the effects of financial stress on young people
Money is the topic causing young people the most worry in 2025 – ahead of social media, body image and relationships.
1 in 4 young people are currently in debt
2 in 5 young people worry about money daily
2 in 5 young people feel powerless to change their financial situation
1 in 10 young people with debt have had suicidal thoughts in the last 12 months due to worrying about debt payments
1 in 3 young adults with debt have not spoken to a trusted adult about it due to feelings of shame (38%) and not wanting people to worry about them (40%)
Young people tangled up in debt can be silenced into navigating their circumstances alone.
This silencing is caused by the shame of not wanting to be seen to have ‘messed up’ and not wanting to be a problem for others.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is MoneySuperMarket’s charity partner and is committed to suicide prevention. Most of us have money troubles at some point. If you’re worried, you’re not alone.
If money worries are affecting your mental health, visit CALM for resources and support.
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The Money Talks 2024 report revealed that 8 out of 10 people experienced money worries in the last 12 months. A quarter of people worry about money at least once a day.
The cost-of-living crisis means lots of us are cutting back on things like socialising with friends, visiting family and doing hobbies and activities. Sadly, this means more people are feeling isolated and lonely.
It’s affecting our mental health – and that’s why talking about money worries is so important.