The ever-rising cost of living can put a strain on our finances, and January can only add to financial woes. The combination of an early pay cheque in December, combined with an expensive Christmas period, can make the first month of the year particularly challenging for millions across the UK.  

 

Most people have money troubles at some point, but if your financial worries are starting to take over your life, you should talk to someone about how you're feeling. 

 

When we’re struggling financially it can impact all aspects of our lives. Money is tied to things like responsibility, perceptions of success, how we socialise, and how we work, which can make it even more difficult to cope with. No matter what you’re going through, remember money troubles are temporary. While things might feel overwhelming, there is always a way forward. 

 

If you're feeling suicidal or have thoughts of harming yourself because of your financial situation you can talk to CALM, who have a dedicated guide to overcoming financial stress. 

Skint, broke, hard up - there’s a bunch of words for being short on cash, but it can be hard to find the right ones when it comes to talking about money stresses. 1 in 4 of us worry about money daily, that’s huge. If financial worries are piling up and impacting your head, here’s some useful stuff to help you talk about money and your mental health. 

 

Since the cost of living crisis began, our services have seen a 43% increase in chats about cash. Despite this, there’s still a big stigma when it comes to talking about money. In fact, it’s considered more of a taboo topic than mental wellbeing. 

 

Most of us have worried about money at some point, but that doesn’t make telling your mate you can’t afford that night out any less awkward, or make the sinking feeling when you go into your overdraft any less grim. Sadly we can’t magic up a milli in your bank account, but we can give you some tips on talking about dosh instead. 

Money worries can be a challenging subject to talk about as we feel the pinch at the end of January. 

 

Our partners at CALM spoke with singer/songwriter Milena Sanchez about the the mental health impact worrying about money can have. 

At Maidenhead United, we recognise the challenges January can bring for our community. We want to ensure everyone connected with our club has access to the resources they need during a financially difficult time of the year. 

 

Our valued partners, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, have a number of resources available to people in need of support which we will continue to share across social media channels throughout January. 

 

In addition, we were also pleased to offer Gold and Silver Members free entry to our National League Cup fixture on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025.  

 

Lastly, we want to inform supporters of MUFC Rewards – our specialised programme to help save you money and earn cashback 365 days a year.  

 

With MUFC Rewards, you’ll gain access to cashback, vouchers and exclusive discounts at local and national businesses Best of all, it’s available to everyone through the Maidenhead United website. 

 

By signing up through our website, you can enjoy a full year of Diamond Club membership for free—a benefit typically worth £19.99. 

 

Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause. 30% of all cashback earned is donated directly to the Maidenhead United FC Community Trust, helping us give back to our community. 

 

Watch our tutorial video to make the most from your FREE subscription, and make sure to download the CASHBACK REMINDER browser extension which means you will never miss out on free money again.