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Talk Money Week 2022

Posted on 6 November 2022

Research shows that people who talk about money feel less stressed or anxious and more in control.

It's Talk Money Week, a week designed to get everyone talking more about managing money, our thoughts and feelings around money, and how and where to get help when you need it.

Research shows that people who talk about money feel less stressed or anxious and more in control, and make better and less risky financial decisions. Building money conversations into our everyday lives also helps build financial confidence and resilience, so whether it’s discussing bills with housemates, or talking to friends about what is affordable for you, here are some resources for starting that all-important money conversation:

• Money Helper UK: How to have a conversation about money
• Money Helper UK: Talking with friends about money
• Blackbullion Student Blog: 8 Financial Icebreakers to start conversations about money
• Skills You Need: Why everyone needs to learn to talk about money and how to do it
• The Balance: how to talk about money with your friends

Support for you

Keep an eye out for your Cost of Living Ambassadors who will be starting conversations about money in the colleges this week.

If you need to speak to someone urgently or receive one-to-one specialist advice, contact the Student Hub. Help is free and confidential.

All University resources can be found on our Cost of Living Hub.