Learning about money

Nobody is born knowing how to make the most of their money.

As children, we pick up money management largely through the example set by family and friends – if you’d like to help your kids to get a good financial start, you can find out more in Money management for children.

As they grow older, teenagers and young adults can take steps towards financial independence. Visa prepaid cards are the safe and simple way to give your youngsters more control over their money – there is information, games, budgeting and shopping advice at Visa prepaid cards for teenagers.

Even as adults, many of us are daunted by the task of managing our money. Better Money Skills is a step-by-step guide to financial essentials, from understanding credit to setting a budget and coping with financial problems.