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26% of teenagers think that overdrafts are for ‘overspending’**pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007
One in five children has used their parents’ or older siblings’ credit or debit card to purchase items online.* pfeg research conducted by Populus, February 2009
93% of teachers and parents think that personal finance education should be taught in schools**Online poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of The Association of Investment Companies, January 2007
The average age at which children first have their own mobile phone is eight* pfeg research conducted by Populus, February 2009
23% of teenagers tend to think of overdrafts as easy ways to spend more than they earn** (pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007)
42% of children prefer to store their money in a piggy bank**source: pfeg and HSBC online poll in primary schools conducted by EdComs, July 2007
More than three quarters of 7-11 year olds are already saving for the future**source: pfeg and HSBC online poll in primary schools conducted by EdComs, July 2007
The average weekly amount of pocket money received by children is £6.32* pfeg research conducted by Populus, February 2009
On average, children purchase items online from the age of ten.* pfeg research conducted by Populus, February 2009
Children on average, begin to receive pocket money at the age of seven.* pfeg research conducted by Populus, February 2009
Nine in ten teenagers say they worry about money on a daily basis**pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007
Over half of England’s teenagers have been in debt by the time they are 17**pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007
51% of teenagers said they would like to learn how to control their spending**pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007
54% of teenagers are interested in learning about saving**pfeg research conducted online amongst 1,008 pupils aged 14-18 by EdComs between 6-18 January 2007
66% of Britons believe financial lessons would have given them the knowledge to deal with today’s financial challenges.*#*Primary research conducted by YouGov during 29-31st May 2007 among a representative sample of 2,296 GB adults (aged 18+)# Based on UK adult population of 45,731,000 according to ONS population data

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