All news on the topic: Money Troubles

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'My poor friends found out I'm rich - they're furious I don't help them out'
Money and friends are never a good mix but one woman has sparked a debate after she revealed her pals had discovered she is wealthy but hadn't told them, or helped financially when they needed it
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One in three parents feel ashamed as they skip meals - to feed their kids
Others are left feeling sad, embarrassed, and even angry, as half of mums and dads blame rising costs for struggling to feed their whole family
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Worst month of 2024 for Brits trying to save some cash, money expert reveals
New analysis shows that Google search volumes around money concerns peak in summer rather than January, traditionally the time of year we associate with belt-tightening
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'My parents are leaving their money to charity even though I'm poor'
A woman has told how she has been cut out of her parents' will despite thinking she had a reasonable relationship with them - and how they've decided to leave their fortune to charity
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One in three small business owners are stressed about Christmas sales prospects
Six in 10 say the weeks leading up to Christmas are their most important time of year - with a fifth admitting their festive revenue could define their growth for the year ahead
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Nearly half of Brits have had a parcel arrive damaged this year, worth £115 each
And when it comes to who is to blame for the damage, people are almost equally split between the retailer and the courier, the research found
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'It annoys me that my husband is so tight with money'
Agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who struggles to talk to their husband about money and is annoyed that he interrogates them about spending hard-earned cash
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Most unusual places people have fallen asleep, including at work, and on the loo
Almost six in ten blame overthinking for their difficulty sleeping at night, while four in ten worry about money as they are trying to nod off, the research found
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Nearly one in five parents admit their children don't always eat breakfast
It comes as three in ten adults are struggling to afford to feed their whole household - with the same number of parents having to send their youngsters to school breakfast clubs
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Nearly one in six have not told their partner - how much they have in savings
Other money-related matters they have kept from their partner include going into their overdraft, taking out a loan, or lending someone a significant chunk of money
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Top skills kids gain from school trips - like confidence and independence
Nearly half of parents feel outdoor learning can help develop resilience - and 53% don't want their child's development to suffer from missing out on such opportunities
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Pharmacy chain files for bankruptcy with thousands of stores at risk of closure
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid has officially filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey putting more of its 2,100 stores at risk of closure as the company announced billions in net losses over five years
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One in three Brits believe becoming a homeowner will help them 'feel grown up'
Other top reasons renters are keen to own their own home include to start a family, and to grow their own fruit and vegetables, the research found
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Brits left strapped for cash just halfway through the month, study finds
Brits are guilty of spending too much too soon after payday - with the average adult splashing out over £600 within just three days of receiving their wages
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Nearly half of parents feel anxious as their kids head off to start university
Some of the top concerns mums and dads have include worrying about their child's mental health, and whether they will know what to do if they become unwell
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Over a quarter of Brits feel cost-of-living crisis has impacted mental health
Those living in Edinburgh, Leicester, Glasgow, and Newcastle have been left struggling the most due to financial difficulties, the research found
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Six in ten students may have reconsidered uni - if they had known the costs
The majority of students are worried about affording the upcoming term – with items like mobile phones and laptops among their biggest concerns
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Utilities and groceries provide worst value for money, Brits say
It comes as figures show what £15 could have bought you 15 years ago, compared to today - with a portion of fish and chips almost quadrupling in price
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Newcastle and London are top cities where homeowners scammed by rogue traders
Sheffield, Liverpool, and Bristol complete the top five - with Brits forking out £1,150 on average to what turned out to be a rogue trader
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Poorest households will need nearly £600 extra to heat homes this winter
Smart energy supplier Utilita has called on the government to ban legacy meters, and provide up to £800 of direct winter energy assistance to the lowest income households
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A third of parents worry about cost of kids' activities during summer holidays
One in ten parents say they are finding the rising costs “very difficult” this year – but plan to spend an average of £635 on activities during the school break
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Top things Brits look for in a partner - including financial responsibility
Having good financial health and knowledge is more important than good looks or being in good shape, British singletons say
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Adults taking 'drastic action' in desperate bid to keep retirement plans
A fifth of adults nearing pension age fear they will not be able to afford their retirement plans amid the cost-of-living crisis
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Furious diner dubbed 'cheapskate' for refusing to pay extra share of group bill
The woman, who does not drink, doesn't split the bill with her friends because they order more than her - but this didn't stop one newcomer from expecting her to cash up more cash when it was time to pay
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Four in five Brits concerned with rise in food costs since the end of 2021
Over half say it is harder to make healthy eating choices in the financial crisis - with six in ten blaming prices for them gaining weight over the last 12 months
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