“I had this plan that I was going to build up savings, then get an emergency fund, but these are all things I’ve had to put on the backburner and I see myself being set back years”
In this week’s episode, our anonymous guests talks about the impact of Covid on her finances and mental health. After being furloughed, she lost her job and ended up claiming Universal Credit. She talks honestly and emotionally about how this felt, how she got through and how she’s slowly turning her situation around. Then, the Money Medics discuss the shame they also faced when claiming Universal Credit and even using pay day loans to navigate difficult times.
You can find more information about the podcast and extra resources by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as the Zopa website. If money worries are affecting your mental health during this challenging time, visit the Mind website for more support.
Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.
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