Three in four UK adults don’t know their take home pay when accepting a job
Almost three in four workers (72%) who started their job within the past five years did not know their exact take home pay* before starting their job, new research...
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Young, single men are the most likely group to miss the signs of a romance scam
New research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has found that single men aged 18-34 are less likely to spot the key signs of a romance scam compared...
Welsh people warned not to fall for romance scams ahead of Dydd Santes Dwynwen and Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Dydd Santes Dwynwen and Valentine’s Day, Lawrence Davies, Wales Partnerships Manager at the Money and Pensions Service, is urging people in Wales to...
Just four in ten aware that pensions can be part of a divorce settlement
New research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has found that just four in ten UK adults can correctly identify that a pension could be part of their...
Gen X and Baby Boomers face the highest share of Christmas dinner costs
Older generations are paying for most of the Christmas meal, new research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) shows, with 55-64-year-olds the highest ...
One in three adults would be uncomfortable telling friends they’ve been scammed
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) wants people who have lost money to scams to talk about it, as new research finds one in three adults would be uncomfortable...
10.7 million UK adults are too busy or confused to think about their pension
New research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) shows that nearly 11 million UK adults are either too confused or too busy to think about their pension.
Just 4 in 10 adults feel comfortable talking to friends about money
New research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) shows that just over four in ten UK adults feel comfortable talking to their friends about money, and...
Five simple ways to boost your savings
As part of UK Savings Week, Michael Royce, Savings Lead at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), offers five tips to make your money go further and boost your...
MaPS sets out how it will build better financial futures for everyone in need, through its new Strategic Plan
Today (18 September) the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has published its Strategic Plan for 2025-28, outlining the organisation’s refreshed mission, vision...
Pension Wise celebrates decade of empowering pension choices
People across the UK are making more informed decisions about their retirement thanks to a decade of support from Pension Wise.
Sarah Benioff appointed as new MaPS Non-Executive Director
Sarah Benioff has been appointed to the board of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a new Non-Executive Director (NED).
How workers in holiday hotspots can make the most of their money after the summer boom
Scott Morrison, England Partnerships and Engagement Manager at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), offers guidance to hospitality and retail workers to help...
Only one in three dads feel in control of their finances, finds the Money and Pensions Service
This Father’s Day, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) are shining a light on how men feel about money and encouraging them to be more open in talking about...
UK adults spending over £2,000 a year to attend weddings or civil partnerships
UK adults spending over £2,000 a year to attend weddings or civil partnerships, says new research from the Money and Pensions Service.
Pembrokeshire Money Practitioner discusses money and mental health, as the Money and Pensions Service shows three quarters of people with a mental health problem struggle with money
This week (12-18 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. Pembrokeshire money practitioner, Frank Farrer, discusses the Money and Pensions Service's Money Guiders...
Debt advice organisations funded by the Money and Pensions Service helps boost users’ income by £48 million
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) funded debt advice impact report highlights that in 2023/24 organisations funded by MaPS reported that people accessing...
Businesses have a key role in helping apprentices understand pensions, as only one in ten young people correctly answer basic pension questions
One in eight (13%) young people don’t know their pension basics finds the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), as they couldn’t answer any question correctly in...
Over half of UK adults don’t have a will – what to do if your loved one dies without one
Research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) shows that 53% of adults aged 50-64 and 22% of those aged 65 and over do not have a will.
Money and Pensions Service publishes its 2023/24 Annual Report and Accounts
MaPS has published its 2023/24 Annual Report and Accounts, demonstrating a strong financial performance and exceeding each of its Key Performance Indicators.
Debt advisers speak out about the benefits of getting debt advice encouraging people to “reach out, you’re not alone”
As part of this year’s Talk Money Week, three debt advisers have worked with the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to highlight the benefits and importance of...
Man who checked his pension to find surprise £70,000 urges people to check their pensions, as only a third do
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has found that over a third of adults who have contributed to a pension have never engaged with it, from its survey of ...
Money and Pensions Service publishes the findings of its debt advice strategy consultation
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has published the findings of its consultation into the delivery of its debt advice strategy.
One in three working young people have never contributed to a pension
In a survey of 2,000 UK 18 to 25-year-olds, MaPS found that one in three (29%) who are currently working have never contributed to a workplace or private pension.
Money and Pensions Service launches Pension Wise Digital
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has launched ‘Pension Wise Digital’ to expand the existing Pension Wise service to more people. By doing so, MaPS is answering...
Money and Pensions Service to build a nation of savers through new UK Savings Charter
Over 11.1 million working age adults on low to modest incomes do not save regularly – without this savings buffer, people could be left vulnerable to unexpected...
Single mum-of-two bravely warns of gambling effects on families, as new data reveals those most at risk of falling into gambling harm
Men, those aged 18-44, and people living in households with an income of less than £9,500 are more at risk of gambling harm, finds the Money and Pensions Service...
New Non-Executive Director appointed at the Money and Pensions Service
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has announced the appointment to its Board of Jaspal Dhillon, as a new Non-Executive Director (NED) chairing the Audit ...
Find the perfect student bank account with MoneyHelper’s improved comparison tool
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has refreshed its bank account comparison tool on its consumer-facing site, MoneyHelper, to help make choosing the right...
How parents can teach children about money at home during the summer holidays: six tips from the Money and Pensions Service
As the summer holidays approach across England and Wales, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is urging parents to teach their children about money, with six...