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Could you pass a teen money exam? (part three)

Fri, 16/05/2008 - 11:35

Could you pass an AS Level exam in money? Pit you wits against the teens in the third Moneywise teen money test. 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

Could you pass a teen money exam? (part two)

By Rebecca Atkinson Update: Fri, 16/05/2008 - 10:17

We've already tested your money skills in our first teen money test. Second time round the questions are harder - how will you do? Read more

Parents prioritise teaching kids about money

Wed, 19/03/2008 - 10:24

Over 80% of parents say they talk to their children about debt and money in order to prepare them for the realities of adult life. Read more

Schools failing kids when it comes to finance

Update: Wed, 19/03/2008 - 10:07

A government body has warned that the “incoherent” way personal finance is currently taught in schools is leaving pupil ill-equipped to manage their money. Read more

Teenagers in need of a financial reality check

Update: Mon, 10/03/2008 - 15:56

Almost a third of teenagers today believe they'll never have to borrow money, says new survey. Read more

Moneywise kicks off Kids and Cash campaign

Update: Thu, 14/02/2008 - 14:30

Moneywise has launched a campaign to get personal finance included as part of the National Curriculum. Rebecca Atkinson looks at why teaching kids about money matters and speaks to students already studying this important subject. Read more

Government pledges free financial advice

Update: Fri, 07/03/2008 - 12:21

Free financial advice could soon be available on the high street offering guidance on everything from saving for a mortgage deposit to coping with debt. Read more

Join our petition and help get personal finance into the classroom

By Jeff Salway Update: Thu, 14/02/2008 - 10:33

Moneywise is taking the Kids and Cash campaign to the government - and it wants your help Read more

Could you pass a teen money exam?

Update: Fri, 16/05/2008 - 10:18

Pit your wits with this Moneywise test - provided by the ifs School of Finance - to see if you're on the money when it comes to personal finance. Read more

Teaching kids a valuable lesson

Update: Thu, 14/02/2008 - 14:35

More than half of all 17-year-olds have been in debt, yet personal finance barely features on the school curriculum. Sam Barrett finds out what's being done to teach kids how to manage their money. Read more

Beating pester power

By Hannah Ricci Update: Tue, 18/03/2008 - 10:14

Until personal finance is included on the National Curriculum, it's up to parents to teach their children the value of money. Hannah Ricci reveals how learning the art of negotiation can save you money and give your kids a grownup approach to cash. Read more

Help your child find a nice little earner

By Hannah Ricci Update: Thu, 14/02/2008 - 14:54

One way to teach children the value of money is giving them the opportunity to earn it. There are plenty of part-time jobs available for teenagers but before your kids get a job it's important you know the law. Hannah Ricci explains everything parents need to know. Read more

Bright young business stars

By Hannah Ricci Update: Thu, 14/02/2008 - 15:01

One important stage of your child's financial education is to learn how to make money. Hannah Ricci meets some of Britain's youngest entrepreneurs who haven't let their age get in the way of a great business opportunity. Read more