Comments on: Let’s Talk About Money – National Conversation Week Starts Today

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 22 May 2020 21:36:25 +0000

Thanks, Ben. Yes, talking about money worries is an essential first step on the way to resolving them.

By: Ben Cross

Ben Cross — Fri, 22 May 2020 21:01:18 +0000

In these times of lockdown and COVID-19 it is more important than ever to talk and just as important to listen. Certainly with millions currently furloughed or laid off, money is definitely high on the list of people’s worries. I agree with Rhian Westbury that not enough people talk about their money problems, which needs to be addressed by encouraging those with worries to talk about them.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:16:38 +0000

In reply to rhianwestbury. Thanks, Rhian. Yes, definitely. Talking about money to loved ones can be difficult and stressful, but sometimes it needs to be done. And there is much to be said for speaking to independent experts as well.

By: rhianwestbury

rhianwestbury — Tue, 12 May 2020 10:59:07 +0000

I think it’s so important that people talk about their finances and be open about money as it can help people feel less alone. Not enough of us talk about our money problems, how much we earn, our debt or anything which I think is wrong x

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 11 May 2020 15:44:01 +0000

In reply to Invisibly Me. Many thanks, Caz. Yes, I'm sure that's right. I count myself lucky to be fairly secure financially now, but there have been times in my life when I definitely wasn't, and I found it hugely stressful and debilitating. I feel very sorry for people who are struggling with health and money worries in the middle of this pandemic.

By: Invisibly Me

Invisibly Me — Mon, 11 May 2020 15:21:55 +0000

I imagine many people thinking that technology is ruining our relationships are rethinking its importance now that we're so reliant on it during the pandemic It's a great initiative because there will sadly be so, so many people feeling cut off and overwhelmed by potentially numerous things, money being one of them. "Money is one of the biggest contributors to poor mental health" < yep, the stress of money shouldn't be underestimated. Great post to raise awareness of this, Nick! x

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:57:12 +0000

In reply to Lianne. Thanks, Lianne. Yes, nobody should suffer in silence. Never be afraid (or too proud) to reach out for help.

By: Lianne

Lianne — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:34:56 +0000

It’s definitely important to talk and reach out during this time, and it’s good to know there are support networks out there available to us to reach out to if we have any financial worries.