Basic Financial Advice for the Upper School

Subject: Citizenship
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 3111

At last! Basic Financial Advice for the Upper School

With the Institute for Public Policy and Research and the DFES pushing for financial advice to be included in Citizenship classes, this resource was written to engender in young people a mature, informed view on both money matters and adult life itself.

As a fully qualified financial adviser with 14 years experience, the author of this resource was amazed to find on entering the world of education a lack of advice and instruction on the subject of 'money matters'. Eager to impart to students the benefits of his knowledge in a humorously illustrated easily understood and down to earth form of wording 'At last!' might actually be unique in its content and format. It is aimed primarily at level-headed students in possession of a mature disposition though experience suggests that all types become enthusiastic and amazingly genuine in their comments and questioning. Students are taken through the process of opening a current account and duly handling cheques, debit card and the dreaded credit card! There is a section explaining both the reasons for the mechanics of the UK income tax system; information on 'everyday' household expenses and how to ensure they are regularly paid; an explanation of direct debits versus standing orders plus an important, in depth chapter on the life assurance industry and its value. For students contemplating a career in financial services, this resource will undoubtedly provide them with a valuable 'springboard' and an enormous advantage at interview.

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Advanced Financial Advice for the Upper School £35.24 Subject: Citizenship Level: Secondary Age Group: 14 - 16 Order Number: 3112 With the Institute for Public Policy and Research and the DFES pushing for financial advice to be included in Citizenship classes, this is the second of two resources produced by a former financial adviser in the hope of equipping school leavers with a good understanding of money matters. As the title implies, some of the subject matter could well be considered 'advanced' but the basic principles behind inflation, mortgages, shares, pensions and even business partnership protection schemes are dealt with in easily understood, down to earth terms. Well armed with the 'fundamentals' on entering the world of employment, we could see a new breed of young job seekers in the near future! Pupils are provided with general advice, guiding them through a range of financial services. With a good number of humorous illustrations to keep them smiling, a great many students will quickly surpass their parents' understanding of money matters and will have - without question - a head start in many fields. At a time when self imposed insolvency's and credit card debt are at an all time high, student resources of this kind could hardly be better timed. Similarly, with much emphasis on the need for financial independence through savings and personal pension plans, this will serve to consolidate IPPR and DFES advice to that end. find out more