Education, education, education?

By Alexander Davies | 03 Sep, 2008 

Investment education has featured in the news again recently; the government has announced plans to include personal finance in the GCSE maths curriculum.

There are calls for the two subjects to be separated. Many believe that personal finance is a key topic and should be taught alone. People may not agree on how the subject should be taught but there is almost universal understanding that the standard of education needs to rise. Thousands of children leave school unable to understand the basic principles of managing money like how to budget, the importance of investing, or the issue of compound interest accumulating on debt. Starting early, at school, seems sensible, given that around 15% of 18-24 year olds think an ISA is an iPod accessory and one in ten believe it is an energy drink!*

It is never too early (or late!) to learn and there is plenty of information available for those interested, no matter what your age. We offer a number of free investment guides covering a wide range of different topics. Alternatively if you want someone else to make the investment decisions for you we offer a portfolio management service. Help is at hand for those willing to help themselves.

*Source: Credit Action