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This week is #DebtAwarenessWeek and we want to talk?about stigma. Research from StepChange Debt Charity shows that?many people feel embarrassed about being in debt and that?this delays or prevents them from asking for help. But we don’t think debt is something to be embarrassed?about, and if you’re struggling then it’s time to take action ?? StepChange have a range of free tools?and support to help you get started, and you can take their?free, impartial advice online 24/7 ?? Visit: https://lnkd.in/gyveGiP

For the past 2 weeks we’ve been running sessions at the iconic Natural History Museum (cool venue alert! ??) thanks to an exciting collaboration with Transport for London’s Junior Citizenship Scheme Programme. Each day we are able to engage with over 50 primary school children, equipping them with vital knowledge about recognising scams and ensuring financial safety as they prepare to start secondary school. These sessions play a crucial role in helping young people navigate new responsibilities, such as managing phones and bank accounts securely. A huge thank you to the fantastic volunteers from our partner Compare the Market, whose support was invaluable in delivering these sessions effectively! We look forward to continuing our work on projects like this, empowering young people and adults to navigate their money with confidence. #FinancialSafety #JuniorCitizenship #FinancialEducation #NaturalHistoryMuseum

Tune into ‘That Money Show’ on FUBAR Radio this afternoon to hear Bobby Seagull chat to our CEO Leon Ward! ??They’ll be discussing all things MyBnk and answering some of the biggest things young adults don’t know about money. Listen live at 4.35pm today at ?? https://lnkd.in/ezFbdzkc Can’t tune in today? The show will also be available to listen back to on demand - we’ll post the link in the comments after the show. #QuizForNHZ #QuizWithSeagull #MyBnk #FinancialEducation

Thanks for following along with us this #GlobalMoneyWeek! We’re committed to helping young people and adults navigate financial information safely, so we’re hosting a FREE live webinar lesson to give teens the tools to stay safe in today’s digital world. ?? Join us for The Big Money Ready Lesson: a 45-minute interactive session for secondary schools and youth organisations, led by our expert financial education trainers. We’ll cover: ?? Online scams ?? Phishing ?? In-game scams ?? Product scams If you work with young people and want to ensure they’re aware of the financial scams they could encounter online, register now to secure your space ?? https://buff.ly/DpJTxqk #YouthEmpowerment #MoneyManagement #FinancialEducation #Scams

It’s been great seeing so many of our staff, partners, and followers getting involved with #GlobalMoneyWeek! Here are just some of the top tips shared to help you stay safe online ?? Thank you to everyone for getting involved! It’s not too late to join the conversation and share your top digital safety tip. Download our template and tag us in your post: https://buff.ly/zCjkdxL We hope you’ve enjoyed following along with our Global Money Week activities this week and have picked up valuable skills to critically assess financial information online. #ThinkBeforeYouFollow #GMW2025 #Scam #FinancialLiteracy

Many young people today are keen to make their own money, particularly through digital opportunities, but how confident do they feel managing it? Our research with Visa revealed that only 40% of 16-24 year olds feel confident managing their money—yet financial literacy is a key building block for entrepreneurial success ?? In today’s digital world, financial advice is everywhere, but not all of it is reliable. Knowing how to evaluate online financial content can help you build the skills—and confidence—needed to make smarter money decisions, whether you’re planning for the future or launching your own business. The savvier you are at recognising trustworthy financial advice, the better you’ll be at managing money—and setting yourself up for success. Read more about our research with Visa: https://buff.ly/qMbXLVz #GlobalMoneyWeek #GMW2025 #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment Global Money Week

AI is everywhere online—so how do you know what’s real and what’s not? ?? From phishing scams to deepfakes, AI-generated content is becoming more sophisticated, making it harder to tell fact from fiction. Our partners at Visa have put together a video on what to watch out for when it comes to digital scams—because staying informed is your best defence. A third of young people in the UK say they have used genAI, such as Chat GPT or SnapAI, before and 61% of parents and carers believe that it has safety risks for children. (UK Safer Internet Centre, 2024) Look out for spelling and grammar mistakes, US spellings in a UK context, and wording that feels unnatural and lacks emotion to spot content that’s been written by AI. Remember, not everything is as it seems online so think before you follow. How do you feel about generative AI? Let us know in the comments. #GlobalMoneyWeek #ThinkBeforeYouFollow #Scams

We're thrilled that the government's Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report highlights financial education as a critical area for attention. Polling shows that financial education comes out on top of the priorities from both parents and children. We believe the language of money is a language for life and financial literacy is a necessary part of improvements to the UK’s education, in and beyond school, to drive a financially fluent population. Read our response to the interim report ?? https://lnkd.in/ebd6_6RA #FinancialEducation #Curriculum #YouthEmpowerment #MyBnk

Not all financial advice shared online is created equal! Before you follow, buy, or invest, make sure you can spot the red flags ?? and green flags ? in financial content. We’ve put together a handy checklist to help you evaluate online money advice with confidence. Read our latest article to learn more and stay savvy with your money choices: https://buff.ly/nrIYU1H #ThinkBeforeYouFollow #FinancialEducation #GlobalMoneyWeek #GMW025 @GlobalMoneyWeek

What a fantastic day at our Wales launch event! ?? Yesterday, we officially launched MyBnk Cymru—marking an exciting milestone as we complete our network of hubs across all four nations of the UK. In just 12 months, our small but mighty Welsh team has already delivered over 200 hours of financial education, reaching 1,100+ young people—and we’re just getting started! It was great to welcome experts from the education, finance, and charity sectors across Wales to join us in Cardiff for the celebrations yesterday. As part of #GlobalMoneyWeek, we also hosted a thought-provoking panel on ‘Decoding Financial Advice in the Digital Age’—huge thanks to Sarah Kocianski from FinTech Wales and Zo? Wallis-Shields from Coleg Penybont | Bridgend College for joining MyBnk CEO Leon Ward in this important discussion. Diolch yn fawr to Cardiff and Vale College for hosting us and to everyone who joined us for this inspiring occasion. We’ll be sharing more insights from the day soon, but if you’d like to collaborate with our amazing Wales team, please get in touch at [email protected] #FinancialEducation #Wales #YouthEmpowerment Liam O'Sullivan Katie Berrisford | FinTech Wales - thank you for the photos!