People across Buckinghamshire urged to open up about personal finances
It comes during national Talk Money Week
Last updated 12th Nov 2021
Buckinghamshire residents are being encouraged to have more open conversations about money and pensions.
It comes during Talk Money Week, a national campaign that aims to reduce the stigma surrounding the subject.
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire are supporting the campaign and on Tuesday (9th November) they set up information stall at High Wycombe market, providing advice to the public on how they can help them with money matters.
It's hoped that this will be one of many appearances by the organisation in Buckinghamshire towns in a bid to get people to 'Talk Money' more.
Head of Development and Communications at Citizens Advice Bucks, Anna Day said: “It is an important time for us to talk about money, because household debt is rising, and more people are claiming Universal Credit in Bucks as a result of the pandemic.
We know households are struggling. We also know being in debt can create huge pressure on households.
In turn, it is unsurprising that people can feel mentally unwell, triggered by their debts”
This week also sees the launch of The Financial Insecurity Partnership, which sees Buckinghamshire Council, Citizens Advice Bucks and local charities come together to provide help to those who are facing financial difficulties in the wake of Covid-19.
Iram Rashid, a Money Advice Manager at Citizens Advice Bucks told Greatest Hits: “Citizens Advice Bucks has a really broad service available.
We deal with rent arrears, council tax arrears, we have the money matters programme which supports with the budgeting side of things.
So open up, reach out and get help”.