Nearly three-quarters of Americans are stressed about money at least some of the time – but views have altered since November 2016. Since Trump’s election win, Republicans are feeling much better about their finances, while Democrats feel worse, even though nothing has actually changed.

The future is uncertain for Americans and it’s affecting the colllective consciousness, stressing out many across the nation. As concerns mount, mental health is suffering – but people are finding proactive ways to work against a growing wave of anxiety.

The world’s going to hell, right? A full 71% of Britons say the world is getting worse. Actually, things may not be so bad – but research suggests we’re inclined to feel that way. We sit down with assistant professor of behavioural science Ed O’Brien to discuss the effects of negativity bias.

The attitude to buying life insurance is unlike getting a car or shopping for groceries. After all, who wants to think about dying? Yet despite their reluctance, 39% of Gen Yers claimed they’d get a policy in 2015. How are insurers making the process of getting life cover easier and more accessible?