Money Box Live: Children's Finances

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More than half a million young people are yet to claim their Child Trust Fund which could be worth up to £2,200 according to the government, but how do you know if your child has one or even how to get it? Plus with the Chancellor's budget on the way, we know parents are topping up Junior ISAs and giving away monetary gifts ahead of any changes she might make.So, today we're looking at how to build a solid financial future for the children in your life and how to help get them get engaged when it comes to their finances.Felicity Hannah is joined by Stephanie Fitzgerald, Head of Young People at the Money Charity and Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.Presenter: Felicity Hannah
Producers: Sarah Rogers and Craig Henderson
Editor: Jess Quayle(This programme was first broadcast at 3pm on Wednesday the 23rd of October 2024)

20 Nov English United Kingdom Business

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