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41% of us admit we would feel better about our finances if we knew how to exercise better control.
These pages share some honest stories about how people view their relationships with money (some may sound familiar), as well as some suggestions for taking back control.
"My relationship with money? Love/hate. I love to have it, hate not having it."
Anna told us that her Mum is a 'super cautious spender' but her Dad was 'an awful spender'. At the risk of blaming our parents for everything(!), many of you told us that your parents' attitude to money has been a major influence for you.
Many people have a tricky relationship with money, and emotions around money can range from fear to shame.
If you know that you have an unhealthy relationship with money, here are some ideas to consider:
Holly's tip:
"The best tip I had when I was in my early thirties was to set up a direct debit into a pension on payday. I put £50 a month into an online pension, it was all automatic so I didn't have to remember to do it and I have increased the amounts a little over time. And it was one of the best (financial!) things I ever did. Set and forget."
Holly Mackay, Founder and CEO, Boring Money
Every year, BlackRock ask people from all over the world, including the UK, how they think and feel about their financial health. This year, they went deeper than ever before to understand the connection between our financial health and well-being.
Want to know more about Investor Pulse and see what else BlackRock found out?