Talk Money Week: Helping clients talk finances with family

Open and honest coversations are needed, especially now

Professional Adviser
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As we near the end of Talk Money Week, advisers and providers are urging families to discuss all aspects of money openly...

Talk Money Week, run by government-backed guidance service MoneyHelper, has been in full swing this week, with its overall aim to get people talking more with friends and family about money issues - and to engage with experts including financial advisers. The annual event highlights the importance of being open about finances and this year runs until Friday 11 November. Talking about money, while not quite the open topic of conversation it could be, is seemingly on the radar for millions of people across the country. Recent research from the Money and Pensions Service (Maps) revealed ...

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