Kids and Cash

Students unable to manage finances

Update: Wed, 13/08/2008 - 09:20

Today’s students are set to graduate with £20,000-worth of debt, as too many head to university unable to manage their own finances. Read more

Kids and Cash campaign tops 1,000 signatures

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:31

Over 1,000 people have now signed the Moneywise Kids and Cash petition, a campaign that aims to get personal financial education onto the National Curriculum. Read more

Government pledges £11 million for money lessons for kids

Update: Mon, 07/07/2008 - 15:53

Children as young as four are to be given more financial education at school, in a new initiative unveiled by the government. Read more

Young entrepreneurs cashing in around the home

Update: Thu, 29/05/2008 - 14:05

Children are developing their entrepreneurial skills by charging for household chores such as tidying their bedrooms or vacuuming, according to a new report. Read more

Teenagers lack basic budgeting skills

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:52

A worrying number of teenagers plan to spend on credit once they hit 18 despite being unable to effectively budget, a new study reveals. Read more

Teaching kids the financial facts of life

By Laura Howard Update: Mon, 19/05/2008 - 15:31

With personal finance only being taught in a handful of schools, it's the job of parents to teach their kids about money. From toddlers to teens, Laura Howard shares her tips. Read more

Moneywise challenges chancellor to take teen money test

Update: Tue, 01/04/2008 - 10:20

Moneywise is challenging Alistair Darling and several other public figures to test their money skills as part of our Kids and Cash campaign to get personal finance into the classroom. Read more