Financial scams are an escalating concern in the UK, with an alarming £1.17 billion lost to fraud in 2023 alone, as reported by UK Finance. Nearly 3 million people fall victim to financial fraud every year, highlighting the critical need for increase…
Gaps in financial education are leaving many teenagers unprepared for managing their money and becoming independent. The good news is that most teenagers are eager to learn and understand the importance of mastering their money. As a parent or guardi…
We know that talking about money isn’t always easy, it can be daunting, particularly if you don’t like speaking about it. However, by getting your children used to talking about money early, you can help them avoid financial issues in the future. Whe…
For the first time in a decade, girls are now getting more pocket money than boys. According to the Halifax Pocket Money report, girls average £7.09 per week whilst boys get 18p less at £6.91. The overall amount that kids are now getting has also dro…
You’ll learn much more at university than your chosen subject – it’s also the place where many of us learn to be financially independent. From cashback to mystery shopping, here are our favourite tips from the university of life…University is a valua…
Just one in four children aged between seven and 17 have received lessons in basic money management despite it being part of the national curriculum, new Money Advice Service research reveals. The study, part of Financial Capability Week, shows nine…
Kids are getting close to £10 a week in pocket money these days – although some have to earn theirs through various jobs and chores. The average weekly amount is £9.70, which can be simply pocket money, made up through an allowance or earned. The ann…
We believe that a major cause of the UK ‘Savings Gap’ is a lack of financial education. In fact, research by the Open University found that 70% of UK adults answered GCSE level personal finance questions incorrectly. Understanding your finances is th…
As parents, the most important things we can do are to keep our kids safe and educate them. Among the many things kids have to learn, few are more important than money. Whether we like it or not, money plays a pivotal and central role in all our live…
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