5 ways to break the habit of ‘financial faffing’ – according to a psychologist

More than half adults admit that leaving things until the last minute has cost them financially, BOXT Life said (Alamy/PA) -

When it’s time to get down to some financial admin, thoughts of other “must-do” tasks can easily creep in and take over, whether it’s taking the dog out for a stroll, checking for phone messages, or completing the final episode of a TV series.

Such delaying tactics can leave “financial faffers” significantly out of pocket.