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  • Friday, 3 February, 2023
    Serious MoneyClaer Barrett
    For love or money: the hidden victims of financial abuse

    Being trapped in a financially controlling relationship is more common than you think

  • Thursday, 19 January, 2023
    Emma Dunkley
    With millions needing financial advice, watchdog should mind the gap

    Making it simpler and cheaper to get guidance should be a priority for regulator

  • Tuesday, 17 January, 2023
    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
    Your chance to have lunch with the FT

    Bid by January 29 to join star journalists at top restaurants and support our financial literacy charity

  • Friday, 6 January, 2023
    Claer Barrett
    Why do Brits hate maths? Go figure

    Poor numeracy is a problem, but Rishi Sunak needs to show his workings for compulsory maths until age 18

  • Tuesday, 27 December, 2022
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    Time for new investors to take an old approach

    Losing money should not lead young people to lose faith in investing

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    Money Clinic podcast: What’s your financial new year resolution?

    Experts pass on financial planning tips for the year ahead

  • Friday, 23 December, 2022
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    Five financial new year resolutions for 2023

    Will you ‘manifest money’ in the year ahead?

  • Thursday, 22 December, 2022
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    10 Money Clinic episodes to shore up your finances in 2023

    Experts give insights on financial topics from mortgages and crypto to asking for a pay rise

  • Tuesday, 20 December, 2022
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    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign

    The FT invites readers to join our campaign to promote financial literacy in the UK and around the world

  • Tuesday, 20 December, 2022
    The FT ViewThe editorial board
    Now is the time to boost financial literacy

    The FT’s charity is filling vital gaps in public understanding of money

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    My 12 ‘money movies’ of Christmas

    Films that could spark a conversation about finance with your children

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    Teenagers: could you write for the FT?

    The young financial journalist competition will seek out the best writers at UK schools

  • Friday, 9 December, 2022
    Financial Advice
    Financial advice: is it value for your money?

    Many retail investors face difficulties finding a suitable firm

  • Wednesday, 7 December, 2022
    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
    Why is personal finance not being taught more in schools?

    British schools face barriers to keeping cash management classes on curriculum, despite students’ desire to learn

  • Thursday, 1 December, 2022
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    Financial advice: Is it worth paying for?

    Tell us how your experience of using an adviser worked out

  • Sunday, 20 November, 2022
    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
    When your boss becomes your banker

    More companies are finding ways to offer financial services such as loans or pay advances as the cost of living crisis deepens. What is the risk?

  • Saturday, 19 November, 2022
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    Financial literacy: educating youngsters to be right on the money Premium content

    Americans collectively lose billions of dollars every year in unnecessary interest payments and investment costs

  • Friday, 4 November, 2022
    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
    A child’s eye view of the cost of living crisis

    From saving pocket money to better budgeting and giving to charity, children’s financial habits are changing

  • Thursday, 27 October, 2022
    Serious MoneyClaer Barrett
    Spooky ways to fight fraud

    UK banks are taking a new approach to fraud prevention, but will it pay off?

  • Tuesday, 18 October, 2022
    FT WealthRhymer Rigby
    Masters of rap could help bridge the financial literacy gap

    These artists may be living large, but many of them are very financially savvy

  • Wednesday, 12 October, 2022
    Bill Harris
    Fintechs have made people’s lives unnecessarily complicated

    The proliferation of products creates confusion rather than clarity

  • Monday, 19 September, 2022
    Special ReportInvesting in Education
    Numeracy levels deserve same focus as literacy in low-income nations

    Interventions have been limited, stymying students’ ability to advance. But pioneering programmes are emerging

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    A ‘back to school’ moment for your finances

    Budget-busting challenges ahead mean everyone needs to check their sums this autumn

  • Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
    The Wealth ManJason Butler
    Are you heading for a financial car crash?

    Millions wedded to high spending levels despite the worsening economic climate

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