02/11/2026
This week is , an annual UK campaign to encourage people to have more open conversations about personal finance, reduce money-related stress, and break financial taboos.
Having more frank conversations around financial matters can be hugely beneficial for everyone, so throughout the week we’ll be sharing some tips and ideas to help kick-start those chats with the different people in your life.
First up, we want to talk about raising money confident kids.
The earlier children start learning about money, the more confident and capable they tend to be with it as adults.
A few simple ways to start building good habits early:
1. Make it visible - let children see you budgeting, saving for something, or making spending choices. Small everyday decisions help normalise money conversations.
2. Use pocket money as a tool – this can help teach them budgeting and the value of money.
3. Talk about "wants" vs "needs" –this can lay the foundation for lifelong financial decision-making.
4. Answer questions honestly - if they ask what something costs or why you said no to a purchase, use it as a teaching moment rather than shutting the conversation down.
You don't need to have all the answers, just a willingness to talk openly.
