The special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren starts looking exceptional when planning for Christmas. Those wish lists always include the latest fad enthusiastically talked about, hoping that if mum and dad say ‘no’, grandparents will tune into the request.
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Making Pocket Money Easier
My 9-year-old was carrying $48 in her wallet. Cash. She’s been saving well for some time, and the cash has accumulated. Her plan was to walk to the shops with her big sister to buy a treat.
Save or spend? Pocket money goes digital with ZAAP
Save or spend? That’s the question talked about in families when the subject is pocket money. Three out of four Australian children are given pocket money and it’s no surprise that their parents like to encourage them to save rather than spend.
Manage your kid’s money with the ZAAP app
Life experience, teachers or parents – what really makes a difference when children are learning about managing money?
Families are key to money skills
Families are key to learning financial literacy, according to a 2018 survey of young people in 15 countries including Australia.
Teaching kids to manage money in 7 easy steps
How can we teach children to be financially literate? And is it really necessary?
Starting young is recommended so children understand how money works and how they can make it work for them, even when their income is just a few dollars of pocket money.
Pocket money makes the digital switch from cash to card
How do you teach children the value of money in an increasingly complex, cashless society?
Credit and prepaid cards, wearable payment devices, tap and go technology, online shopping and internet banking have gradually removed the visibility of notes and coins.