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Survey: 65% of Young Adults Say Finances Hurt Mental Health

4/17/2026

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A survey of 2,000 UK adults aged 18 to 28 found that 65% say financial worries harm mental health.
64% wish they had learned money management before moving out.
Citizens Advice and Loqbox identify a financial education gap in schools.
Nationwide plans to enhance financial teaching in schools.
The government is developing a curriculum to address these issues, and Tom Eyre of Loqbox calls for improved financial education.

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Story summary

A survey of 2,000 UK adults aged 18 to 28 found that 65% say financial worries harm mental health.
64% wish they had learned money management before moving out.
Citizens Advice and Loqbox identify a financial education gap in schools.
Nationwide plans to enhance financial teaching in schools.
The government is developing a curriculum to address these issues, and Tom Eyre of Loqbox calls for improved financial education.