Managing money guide for young people

money management for young people

Growing up and becoming more independent means having to think about things like saving, budgeting, student finance, travel costs and much more. It can feel confusing and scary at times, filling in forms, understanding what they are talking about, is this right for me, what should I do now?

There is plenty of advice and information to help you find out about money and getting the basics right. 

Teach your teens about money and prepare them for the next steps in their life.

Money Management

Young Money 

Award winning blog to help young people get to grips with personal finance.


Junior Individual Savings Account

Junior Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are long-term, tax-free savings accounts for children under 18.


NatWest Money Management

NatWest free financial education programme for 5-18 year olds. Activities and games to teach children about money.


Money Sense for Young Adults

NatWest tips and tricks to help you get to grips with all things money.


Money management for young people

Money Supermarket guide to some of the milestones teenagers have to cope with as they grow up.


Money Management for teens

GoHenry money management activities to help teenagers develop financial independence as they get older. 


Managing my money

Free Open Learn course on managing money for young people.


Money Management tools

Prince's Trust money management tools for young people.


Tips and guides for students

Money Saving Expert tips and guides for students


Bank accounts for children and teens

Comparethemarket guide to choosing the right account for children and teens.

Life Skills

You and your life skills

Youth Employment UK free online course for 14-16 year olds to help them prepare for the future. Help you get to grips with understanding what skills and strengths you have, and how you can boost them to help with your future.


Money and Mental Health

Young Minds information on the links between money and mental health, how to support your child's wellbeing and look after yourself in the cost-of-living crisis, and where to find practical and financial support for your family.


Talking to you teenager about money

Barclays Bank tips and tricks to have better conversations about money with your teenage.


Teach your teenager about money

Tips to help you teach your teenagers about budgeting, earning money, saving, and getting sound financial help.


Life issues and Planning

Childline help and support with different issues.


Best budgeting apps

Consumer magazine Which looks at the best budgeting apps.

Page last reviewed: 11/07/2023

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