Asda Money have announced they will be launching a series of webinars as part of their Lunch Money event in association with StepChange during Talk Money Week.
Every lunchtime at 12.30pm between November 8 and 12, Asda Money will release a talk covering an important money-related topic with expert speakers on Asda’s YouTube channel.
Talk Money Week is an annual campaign, run by The Money and Pensions Service, to encourage the nation to talk about their finances, this year the theme is ‘money secrets’ - a recent study by the Service found that 55 per cent of people don’t feel comfortable opening up to others about their financial worries.
Commenting on the upcoming events, Katie Walley, Senior Director at Asda Money, explained: “This Talk Money Week, Asda Money wants to help break these taboo subjects, especially as we understand that many people, including some of our customers, will face financial difficulties this winter due to current economic events.
“Our webinars will provide real practical advice from experts on important topics, ranging from educating young people on money to managing household bills. We hope that through our Lunch Money event we can help encourage people to manage their finances and seek debt advice when they need it.”
Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer at StepChange, is participating in all the daily events next week.
He said: “Whether it’s sharing budgeting tips with friends, or discussing household bills with someone in your family, having a good relationship with your finances starts with being able to talk about them.
“Our clients often tell us they wish they’d got in contact with us sooner, which is why this Talk Money Week we want to get the conversation around debt and finances started, so people feel more equipped to speak up and seek help when they need it. “
Lunch Money agenda for Talk Money Week
Monday, November 8 - Money at home
How to talk to your loved ones about finances, and what is economic abuse?
Featuring: Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer from StepChange and Jasbinder Kaur, Training Officer from Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA).
Tuesday, November 9 - The work-money balance
What employers can do to support employee financial wellbeing
Featuring: Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer from StepChange and Jenny Wright, Regional Manager from Money and Pension Service (MaPS).
Wednesday, November 10 - Back to school
Teaching children and young people about money
Featuring: Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer from StepChange and Jenny Wright, Regional Manager from Money and Pension Service (MaPS).
Thursday, November 11 - Health, wellbeing & financial freedom
The connection between money and health
Featuring: Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer from StepChange and Rhiannon Long, Senior Editorial Officer from Mind.
Friday, November 12 - Managing household finances
Staying on top of household bills and understanding money pitfalls
Featuring Andy Shaw, Debt Advice Policy Officer from StepChange.
If you are interested in watching any of the sessions scheduled for the Lunch Money event, you can watch them during Talk Money Week at 12:30pm on Asda’s YouTUbe channel here.
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