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Not all children ‘would be interested in taking financial advice’

February 9, 2008 by admin  
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Children would benefit from more financial education in order to make the most of their Child Trust Funds (CTF), but they might not “necessarily be interested in taking that kind of advice”, claims a financial expert.

Ark Financial Planning said that although there are children who have been made aware of the ‘value’ of money, there are more who are concerned about what they can do with it rather what it can do for them.

Phil Perry, a spokesperson for the company said that issues arise when attempts are made to label money in funds for educational costs when not everyone wants to go to university.

“I certainly think the government need to have a little bit more idea on what they expect that money to be used for,” he added.

CTF are saving accounts for children and those born after September 1st 2002 who receive a £250 voucher to start their account.

According to reports in the Daily Telegraph, those children born within a year of the September 1st 2002 can expect windfalls worth a total of £2.4 billion when they reach 18 years of age.

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