Unfortunately
many families across the UK have money problems and sadly live a hand to mouth
existence. A recent report by the
Children’s Society and debt charity StepChange, featured on the Wilson Field blog, highlighted the financial pressure families across the UK have to deal
with.
According
to the worrying report one in five UK families are struggling with financial
issues and over one million families are suffering from ‘problem debt’, where
they are at behind with at least one bill or credit payment. Sadly the report also highlighted the fact
that many families are taking out loans and debt for basic living costs such as
food and heating. Matthew Reed, Chief
Executive of the Children’s Society, said “Families are increasingly
relying on debt as a way to make ends meet – but we’re in danger of ignoring
the impact this is having on children now and in the future.” The report also looked at the impact financial
pressure and debt has on children, with many children from families with money
problems suffering from anxiety and being bullied at school.
As Wilson
Field realise how easy it can be to fall into debt especially for people
already struggling financially, Wilson Field want to raise awareness of
financial issues and the strategies to manage financial problems. Wilson Field, who offer personal debt advice
to help you get your finances organised, have teamed up with a number of family
bloggers, including myself, on their #SpendingDiary campaign.
For the
Wilson Field #SpendingDiary campaign I will be keeping a spending diary to
record our family finances with a little help from this useful financial pack from
Wilson Field, consisting of The Wealth Chef by Ann Wilson, a Budget Book and a Shopping List/Meal Planner notepad.
