The ‘pocket money economy’: How an income in early life can increase your children’s financial skills
Could the way you give your children pocket money improve their money-handling skills and better prepare them for the challenges of adult life? It could certainly help them to develop strong saving habits, with research…
The best education: What your children need to know before they go to uni
With just four months to go until the new university year, is your child likely to spend wisely, or blow their entire student loan in the first month? Anyone who’s been a student knows that…
Are you in a financially compatible relationship? …And does it matter?
Almost two thirds (60%) of people believe that financial compatibility is one of the most important factors in a successful relationship, according to Scottish Widows. But what is financial compatibility? Like any part of a…
No emergency savings? How much should you have and why?
Research from ING shows that 27% of people are at risk of falling into financial difficulties, as they have no savings to fall back on if something goes wrong. It’s easy to think that it…
Speaking of money: How to hold productive discussions about household finances
How often does the topic of money come up around your dinner table? Less than half (49%) of European couples find household finance meetings exciting, according to ING. That’s okay, not everyone is interested in…
Are you a DINO in danger of extinction?
Two incomes are better than one. But what happens when one income suddenly stops? For millions of people, it could mean significant financial danger, due to a lack of savings and insurance. Who is in…