Personal finance expert Rajan Lakhani warns that not understanding key phrases like 'capital gains' and 'compound interest' could cost people dearly, and urges banks to offer clearer explanations.
Expert warns Brits 'overwhelmed' by money jargon are avoiding their finances
Personal finance expert Rajan Lakhani warns that not understanding key phrases like 'capital gains' and 'compound interest' could cost people dearly, and urges banks to offer clearer explanations.
Money
Izzy Swain
14:19, 25 Aug 2026Updated 14:20, 25 Aug 2026
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