One in six with mental health issues avoid financial product purchase

According to the upcoming report The Vulnerability Void by financial consultancy, Newton Europe, around 15% of consumers with mental health issues will put off the purchase they need due to feelings of anxiety and a lack of understanding experienced during the process. The report, which surveyed 3,007 UK adults, also found that more than one third of people (39%) with anxiety experience stress when tackling difficult financial journeys, compared to 11% of those without anxiety. As a result, more than one in four (28%) people with anxiety feel unconfident managing their finances, with ...