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What Halloween Teaches Kids About Money
Don’t let personal finance spook your kids. There are lots of fun ways to talk about money. Here’s how you can use Halloween to explain money
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Who says cash for Christmas is a cop-out?
Children have revealed what they want for Christmas this year – including new clothes and the latest accessories (26%), money (19%) and books (17%).
How to manage Christmas lists, birthday lists and other gift lists
Is the family present list looking a bit hefty this year? Here’s how you can get a handle on it all.
How to stop kids comparing themselves to others
A little comparison is normal, but sometimes it can go too far. Want to cut down on those contrasts? Try these tips
How to Have Yourself a Very Eco Christmas
You can still celebrate the season of good cheer without being unseasonably bad to our planet. Here’s how…
6 of the best video games for teaching kids about money
From saving pennies to building up billion dollar businesses, gaming can offer kids plenty of money lessons. Here are a few of the most instructive ones for kids
Parents say 12 is the age children should be given their independence
Half of parents with school-aged children think kids should be given their own independence by the age of 12, according to new research from NatWest Rooster Money. However, almost a quarter (24%) aren’t emotionally ready to let go and see their child become more independent.
Here’s how much pocket money you should give your child at secondary school
Does big school mean big bucks? How should you give it to your child? And how should they spend it? We’ve got some answers…
11 ways to get organised before starting secondary school
From uniforms to rules, phones to friends, this back-to-school checklist will truly help new Year 7s this September
Extra earners, chores and side hustles for secondary school kids
Big school brings lots of big opportunities. Here’s our guide to extra-earners, chores and side hustles for secondary school kids
Top tips to perfect the shift back to school
Round off a great break by making the perfect return to school, with this smart guide
Prepaid debit card vs debit card for kids
You might be wondering what the difference is between a kids’ prepaid debit card and a standard debit card. Here, we’ll break each option down for you, in a way that will help you explain the differences to your children.