If you do not have a lot of experience with the world of banking and finance then it can be very tough to find your way around and understand what is going on all around you. The national news is full of jargon and it is no wonder that many people do not have a clue what is going on in the country when they hear the newsreaders going on about bankers' bonuses and annuity rates
The problem is that many people are a little shy to admit to other people that they do not really understand what is going on in the country.
We all claim to be incensed by the national deficit and the spending cuts but do we really understand the implications? How did we get into this situation, is it really as bad as most of the newspapers say and where will it all end?
When looking at the bigger picture, many of us fear mainly for our own situations and whether we will lose our jobs, have to pay higher taxes or have our benefits cut. While it is happening to other people it is easy to forget the severity of the situation but it hits hard closer to home.
We should all try to get to the bottom of the news and be able to make an informed opinion rather than making judgements.