A quarter of Brits still worry about money every day as cost-of-living worries continue to bite.<br /><br />A poll of 2,000 adults found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation.<br /><br />Energy bills (36 per cent), groceries (32 per cent) and car costs (13 per cent) are the biggest drain on Brits’ daily spend.<br /><br />And 36 per cent haven’t felt able to ask for advice from anyone around them, leaving 24 per cent feeling stressed.<br /><br />But 24 per cent feel having open conversations about their finances could have a positive impact on their mental health.<br /><br />To help people with their cash-flow, financial expert Peter Komolafe has offered advice to boost financial wellbeing.<br /><br />This includes creating a detailed budget, slowly building up savings, and reaching out to your energy supplier to request a smart meter and ask what other help they can offer if you are struggling.<br /><br />Working in partnership with Smart Energy GB to share his top money saving tips ahead of the winter, Peter said: “Money worries can be stressful, but it’s important to know there are simple steps you can take to both alleviate the pressure and help you feel better.”
