Talk Money Week 2020
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This week, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) launched its annual awareness campaign; Talk Money Week running from 9 to 13 November. The campaign encourages people to have more open conversations about their money and pensions.
Anthony Arter, Pensions Ombudsman said:
“At The Pensions Ombudsman, we support Talk Money Week. It is very important for people to talk about their finances, including pensions to help plan for the future. This is particularly crucial in the current climate where people may be experiencing the financial impact from Covid-19.”
Find out more about MaPS’ Talk Money Week.
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