Whether you’re a parent, a carer, or a teenager yourself, you’ll find help and information on these pages that explain common financial topics in a simple, clear way. This guide helps young people learn how they can build good financial habits. It covers opening a savings account, understanding interest rates, and getting a debit card. It also explains how to set up your first bank account.
In addition, these guides cover everything from how to save and manage different amounts of money, to making sense of credit cards, budgeting, and long-term planning.
Talking about money and learning to manage your money confidently can make a big difference in the future, so start your financial management journey today. Whether you’re starting a conversation about money at home or looking to improve your money management skills, you’re in the right place.
Saving for now
Learning how to start saving is a key step. It helps you build good financial habits early. This can make you feel more confident about managing your money.
Saving for the future
Saving for the future helps young people build a strong foundation for financial stability, showing how even small steps can lead to greater confidence and freedom later in life.
Spending today
Being aware of your weekly or monthly spending helps build smarter money habits and encourages more thoughtful decisions when it comes to everyday purchases.
Planning future purchases
Planning for future purchases helps young people think about their goals. It shows how money choices can affect their opportunities and decisions in life.
Staying safe online
Knowing how to stay safe online is important for managing your money. It helps protect your personal information and gives you confidence when using digital accounts.
Jargon buster
Knowing financial terms like JISA and VAT can help you manage your money better. This knowledge makes it easier to save and budget with confidence.
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