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Four in five (80%) of adults believe younger generations are worse off now than two decades ago, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. More than half (59%) blame the rising cost of living as a key pressure, while almost half (43%) highlight increasing housing costs. Surprisingly, almost three-quarters (74%) of over-55s say young…
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Almost a third of Gen Z (31%) and Millennials (28%) aren’t confident managing their current financial situation according to new research from the Investment Association. Money is a taboo topic for many with people more likely to discuss politics and current affairs (50%) than money and finances (29%) at the dinner table, according to new…
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A large number of people across the UK report facing financial hardship, with one in five adults having less than £100 in cash savings, a figure that has remained unchanged for two years, according to research by Royal London. With little or no financial buffer, individuals are highly vulnerable to rising costs and unexpected expenses. The report…
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Four in ten (41% consumers are heading into 2024 saying they feel less financially secure than when 2023 began, according to new research from KPMG UK. Assessing confidence for 2024, KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse survey of 3000 UK consumers shows those feeling worse about their financial security outnumber those feeling more secure by almost two…
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