Although people may avoid talking about their finances in polite company, that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking (and fretting) about them. Canvas8 spoke to 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how good they are at sticking to a budget and tracking their spending.

Although 64% of Americans say that money is a source of stress, the perception of banks as greedy and uncaring makes it difficult for them to connect with customers who could use their support. So, how can the sector as a whole help those who are prone to spending more than they can save?

For many people, thinking about a pension is boring, daunting or too far away to even consider. Yet with research suggesting that saving early on is the best way to ensure a comfortable retirement, how can pension providers and the government encourage people to set aside some money for later life?

Gen Yers came of age during one of the worst global financial crises, got saddled with a record amount of student debt, and are worse off than their parents were at the same age. So how are they managing the money they owe? And how have attitudes towards borrowing changed for this cohort?