15 June 2025, 14:44

By Paul Rhodes

With one in three dads feeling out of control of their finances, talking openly can help break the stigma around money struggles.

As a dad, you want to give your children everything you possibly can, so I do feel pressure to fulfil the 'breadwinner’ role.

Parents face an endless list of expenses. Nursery fees turn into breakfast and after-school clubs as children grow. So it’s no surprise that research shows only one in three dads feel in control of their finances, and one in five men feel anxious about money.

It can be incredibly hard as a dad to hold your hands up and say if you are struggling with your finances, but one thing we promote at MaPS is how beneficial it is to talk about money.

That’s why I ecourage people to explore

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