Spotting The Signs Of Financial Abuse

Recently we’ve seen some high-profile examples of financial abuse. Stories about Britney Spears’ conservatorship, Mel B’s controlling ex-husband and Kesha’s challenging relationship with her producer have all made the headlines. And it’s not just a celebrity problem. 6 million people in the UK will experience this at some point in their lives. But what is financial abuse and how can you help a friend or loved one deal with it?  This week, Kia Commodore speaks to award-winning journalist Katie Binns who has investigated this topic. They pin down what it is and share practical tips for ending it. They also cover how it’s related to domestic abuse, and coercive control, which can be challenging to hear about. For more information, and ways to get help and advice, please visit Surviving Economic Abuse, a charity set up with these issues in mind: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ You can play the podcast on Legal & General’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer Kia and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from Legal & General’s take on things. They give guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Little Bit Richer is aimed at making you just that. It’s brought to you by financial influencer Kia Commodore (Pennies to Pounds) and Legal & General. Every two weeks, Kia and an expert guest will bring you bite-sized financial tips and tricks. We’re talking the stuff that didn’t get taught at school, but that you need to know to survive adulting in your twenties and early thirties. Everything from making sense of your payslip, to mortgages and pensions, to financial wellbeing and mental health – it’s all part of helping make sure you’re making the best financial decisions for you. The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don’t necessarily represent those of Legal & General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.