How Much Lunch Money Should I Give to My Child at Secondary School?
Secondary school brings greater choice and complexity, especially in the canteen. Here’s how to work out the money side, and more…
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How Much Pocket Money Should I Give?
Unsure of how much money to give your children? Here’s how NatWest Rooster Money families do it…
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The Pocket Money Index – Australia
A glimpse into the habits of young pocket money earners in Australia
A Parent’s Guide to Premium Bonds
Premium Bonds are a saving account with added excitement. Instead of earning interest on your savings, you get the chance to win tax-free cash prizes every month. You might win a million pounds – or you might win nothing at all. However, unlike a lottery, you can always get your savings back. It’s worth noting that the Premium Bond rate is set to be cut in December 2020 which will affect your chance of winning.
Pocket Money Chores List – A Parent’s Guide
Pocket money and Chores – It’s the second most popular question we get, just behind ‘How much pocket money should I give?’. Find out what chores to set, how much to pay, as well as different parental approaches
Fun Math Games for Kids
This month we’ve got some interactive games – both physical and digital – that helps explain math to kids in a fun and interactive way.
Rooster Family Story: Meet the Kylven Family
Ross Kylven and his family have been using RoosterMoney since September last year to help better manage their money habits. Dad to Carter and Michelle, Ross runs theFIway.com and advocates financial literacy and independence.
Rooster Hero: Santa Claus
This month we spoke to Santa Claus 🎅! Santa is the CEO of Christmas Co. located in the North Pole. With the help of Mrs. Claus, the elves and their reindeer, they’re in the business of bringing cheer during the holiday season every year.
A Guide to Children’s Savings Accounts
Picking the right children’s savings account isn’t just a matter of spotting the highest interest rate. There’s a bewildering range of options, so first you’ll need to think about what you want from a savings account. Here we break down the basics for you.
A Guide to Junior ISAs
We break down exactly what Junior ISAs (JISAs) are, without the jargon, so you can decide whether they’re right for your family.
Talking About Interest
Explaining the basic concept of interest can really jump start your child’s enthusiasm for saving and help avoid running up debts in later life.
Top 5 Ways to Teach Kids Coding
Liane Katz is the founder of MAMA.Codes, a mum and entrepreneur and specialist in teaching children to code. ——— As the world becomes increasingly digitally focused, we need to ensure that children are part of the digital conversation. The rise of Artificial Intelligence which is now being incorporated into robots is potentially both exciting and […]