Recently we’ve seen some high-profile examples of financial abuse. Stories about Britney Spears’ conservatorship, Mel B’s controlling ex-husband and Kesha’s challenging relationship with her producer have all made the headlines.

And it’s not just a celebrity problem. 6 million people in the UK will experience this at some point in their lives. But what is financial abuse and how can you help a friend or loved one deal with it? 

This week, Kia Commodore speaks to award-winning journalist Katie Binns who has investigated this topic. They pin down what it is and share practical tips for ending it. They also cover how it’s related to domestic abuse, and coercive control, which can be challenging to hear about.

For more information, and ways to get help and advice, please visit Surviving Economic Abuse, a charity set up with these issues in mind: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/

You can play the podcast on Legal & General’s website:

https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer

Kia and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from Legal & General’s take on things. They give guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.