Ways to reduce compulsive spending
From an article by Money and Mental Health
An update on a trial of an online tool which provided people with the ability to close online shops at times of their choosing and limit temptation to spend. Some good recommendations.
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A behavioural bank
Geoff Knott
A new digital-only bank aims to address financial risk by incenting five controllable behaviours - not spending more than we earn, not saving regularly, not having insurance in place, not paying off property and not investing for the long term.
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Behind on the basics
From a report by StepChange
For some people, just keeping up with basic household costs can be a real struggle. In 2017, 140,000 people who received debt advice from StepChange were behind on at least one of their essential household bills.
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Recovery space
From a report by the Money and Mental Health Polic
Policy recommendations to ensure that people receiving medical support for a mental health crisis are protected from financial harm, and given space to recover
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Stop the knock
From a report by Money Advice Trust
The use of bailiffs to collect council tax and other debts has risen 14% in two years. They should only ever be used as a last resort.
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The poverty premium
From a report by Bristol University
Research into eight types of poverty premium that households experience to varying degrees at an average of £490pa.
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