Nick Fleming, Caseworker from the Royal British Legion, joins Ripon Ray on Your Money Matters show to talk about mental and physical challenges soldiers of the armed forces experience on and off the battlefield, and the financial problems many of these men, women and their family members experience. This show gives you an insight into the lives of soldiers, their families and how they are being supported by the national charity.
24% greater than on the eve of the financial crisis, Britons owe a total of £72.5bn on credit cards with £400m added to balances in November 2018 alone, according to the Bank of England. In such a mountainous backdrop, it's essential that regulators and the central government put financial education on top of the agenda for the well-being of communities who are struggling with money. On Your Money Matters show, I have tackled this exact issue by interviewing Michelle Turpin Cope, Money Trainer. She personally struggled to manage her money once she resigned from her job as a nurse due to stress and depression. She had devoted her life caring for NHS patients. Once her savings ran out, she had to turn to state benefits; otherwise, would have been destitute. The luxury of spending money on a cup of coffee every day, without realising the impact this purchase would have on her finances, was really an issue for her. Once she went on a money mentor training, she was forced to
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