January has been the month of setting new health and fitness goals for 2022 as many people from across Northern Ireland set their sights on the marathon, team relay or 8-mile walk in this year’s Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon.
But how many people have considered a financial health check this January? With the cost of living on the rise and energy bills at an all time high, it’s never been so important for households to review their spending.
Data from the financial services industry indicates that Northern Ireland is the region of the UK where people are most worried about money. 48% of people are stressed and worried about money regularly* and 39% of people in Northern Ireland feel they need to adjust their way of life to cut back and make it easier to cover essential spending**.
