Introduction to 'Saving and investing money: Making sense of the options'

This session gives young people the opportunity to think about the importance of saving as they move into independent living. They'll consider the challenges of saving when income is low, and the potential consequences of not having savings to fall back on if they run into hardship. They will also learn more about different types of saving so they can make informed choices.

What you'll learn

  • The importance of saving carefully.
  • How to choose financial products, identifying the pros and cons of what they might need now and in the future.
  • How to make informed decisions about financial risks.

Group delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Savings and investment definition cards

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Resource sheet: Saving scenarios

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Next steps and information sheet

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