The ultimate back to school budget plan
We’ve come up with some smart strategies to help you ace back to school prep this year. Plus, teach your own kids a little bit of what it is to budget, with help from GoHenry.
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GoHenry is committed to rasising awareness of the gaps in financial education among young people and equipping children with the vital money skills they need to succeed in life. From money challenges to quizzes where kids go head-to-head with money experts, these videos, articles and downloadable resources are designed to improve financial literacy.
The ultimate back to school budget plan
The £10 Summer Holiday Challenge
The school summer holidays are very much upon us. So why not set your kids a fun little money challenge to help towards their holiday spending money?
What I’ve learnt about money at school vs my pocket money app
I sat down with my 11-year-old, Joshua, to find out what he’s learnt about money at school vs his money app, GoHenry.
Financial education: Are parents equipped to fill the gap?
A whitepaper exploring financial education in the UK and how parents are stepping in to teach their children about money. The report includes the findings of a survey of 1,007 UK adults with children either at primary or secondary school, and insights from teachers, an academic and experts at GoHenry and other brands.
Let’s talk money: Kids’ games and budgeting challenges
Help your kids learn about budgeting and saving with our “build your dream life” challenge. Watch the video above to refresh your knowledge, click below to download the instructions and worksheets, then get the whole family together and find out who would prioritise a pet horse over a mansion with a pool.
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The pocket money spring clean: How to earn, spend and save smarter
We’ve partnered with GoHenry to guide you through some smarter pocket money habits you can start teaching your kids this spring. (Paid content)
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GoHenry vs Starling Under 16s (with a £20 pocket money bonus!)
Learn more about GoHenry and Starling Under 16s and find out which is the better prepaid card option for your child.
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Monzo for Under 16s review
Monzo’s long-awaited children’s account has launched. We’ve reviewed it to see how it stacks up against the competition.
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NatWest Adapt child and teenager account review
If you’re tired of using cash for your kids’ pocket money or want to put money aside for when they’ll go to uni, NatWest has dedicated account options for both cases.
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Best bank accounts & prepaid cards for teens (under 18s) in the UK
Find out about bank accounts for teenagers, how to choose the right one and how they differ from kids’ prepaid cards.
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Starling Under 16s: A debit card for kids
Digital challenger bank Starling has a children’s debit card and app for Under 16s, which comes with parental controls. We check it out.
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Revolut Kids & Teens: A prepaid card for kids
We have a look at Revolut’s take on a child’s account, which comes with a prepaid debit card and its own app.
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NatWest Rooster Money review
Rooster Money offers a colourful app to teach your kids about budgeting and makes a valid alternative to the traditional children’s current account.
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GoHenry review (with a £20 pocket money bonus!)
GoHenry gives financial independence to children and full control to parents. We look at how it works and what features it has to see if it’s worth the fee.
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Osper review
Looking to get your child a debit card? Check out Osper’s prepaid card and app.