The cost of raising a child has now reached an all-time high, according to figures recently released by insurers LV
(source article, Daily Telegraph, “Cost of a child his record £222,000”, 24th January 2013).
According to the figures, raising a child to the age of 21 costs a staggering £222,458. Perhaps more alarming is the Insurer’s prediction that if costs continue to increase at the…
Gill Fielding, ‘Money Mum’, explains why teaching children the basics of finance is crucial to the health of the UK’s economy.
“Most people in the UK are not in control of their finances. This is often blamed on the ‘global economy’ which, quite frankly, has nothing to do with most of our bank balances. I believe that if everyone concentrated on the money in their own pockets Britain…
The time spent at university is valuable, but the long months between studying can be highly rewarding. Amy Gray and Claire Brooke from the University of Sheffield’s Career Service have some top tips as to how your child can make the most out of their university holidays, and give their CV a real boost!
If your child is in their Fresher year:
Don’t let them waste this time –…