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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A treasure trove of fun and educational articles for the whole family. Pocket money tips, recommended products, advice from experts, or just ideas on how to get the most out of the app. And be sure to check out our Primers, a set of bite sized guides on how to talk to kids about money.
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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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Our complete guide to kids, school holidays and money
Here’s how to manage everything from holiday camp spending through to out-of-school chores
What Wizards Teach Kids About Money
Hocus pocus, here’s our focus on magic and money, to mark the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
A complete guide to parental controls on streaming services
Discover how you can restrict screen time and block content for your kids, via this complete guide
What Movies Teach Kids About Money
Lights, camera, keer-ching! Following the Academy Awards, we take a look at what filmmaking can tell us about money making.
Important changes when your child uses their card online
We’ve made online spending more secure for your child by introducing an extra verification step when your child uses their Rooster Card for online purchases!
A complete guide to gifting money to children on birthdays, Christmas or any other occasion
Thinking about popping £20 in a card? Think again! Rooster Money has brought the whole process up to date.
Out and About Guide 2022
Ready to take kids to zoos and museums, and on holiday? Here’s a few smart money tips to help
New Year, New Pocket Money Routine
New Year, New Start – and a great time to introduce a new allowance routine. Allowance is a brilliant way to help your children learn about managing money. It can kick start conversations about budgeting, saving and working for rewards.
A Parents’ Guide: Pokemon Go for kids
Do you know how to handle Pokemon Go for kids? In this guide we’ll offer advice to kids and adults, and ways to stay safe
What Christmas Teaches Kids About Money
This year, give the gift of money sense, by reading through this kids’ guide to Christmas economics
Talking about inflation
Prices are rising, so maybe it’s time to raise the topic of inflation with your kids. Try reading through this primer with them – it should help
What Climate Change Teaches Kids About Money
As COP26 draws to a close, we look at how climate change can teach children a bit about economics, consumer power and personal finance