Youth Banking

Find out whether as a grandparent you can open a bank account for your grandchild and what to consider when choosing an account.

Canstar has announced the winners of its new Youth Banking Award, which recognises the bank and customer-owned institution on our database offering outstanding value when it comes to the products, tools and learning resources they provide...

After researching and rating 45 financial institutions that provide a combination of products and services for young Australians, Canstar has revealed the winners of the Junior and Youth Banking Awards for 2018. The release of the...

The ability to understand the money and financial decision-making is a core skill in today's world. We look at 10 money things kids should learn.

Young Australians are set to benefit from a further commitment by the Turnbull Government to fund a financial literacy program for another 4 years. The new agreement, announced today by Minister for Revenue and Financial Services...

A survey conducted by Canstar has revealed that more than 1 in 2 young Australians borrow money from their parents.

Canstar’s annual Junior and Youth Banking Award has rated 47 financial institutions in 2017, and our research shows CommBank and Hume Bank are award-winning providers for young Australians.

Canstar caught up with a representative from Commonwealth Bank to congratulate them on their victory, and to ask them some questions about their youth banking products.

Here’s what young Aussies and their parents need to know about youth banking trends in 2017, based on Canstar’s expert ratings and research analysis.

Australia's financial literacy among students aged 15-16 has fallen over the last 3 years, according to a new report from the OECD.

From as early as January next year, university students could face higher fees, paying up to $3,600 more for a 4-year degree. The announcement comes as part of the Australian Government's Higher Education Reform Package, which...

New research from the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) reveals how much the cost of a university education has risen the last decade.

Busting the "entitled Gen Y" myth, research shows Australia's children are more likely than previous generations to do chores to earn pocket money.

Regardless of when you decide to do it, moving out of home for the first time is and always will be a difficult and nerve-wracking experience.

ASG is calling for both parents and the Australian government to recognise education as a financial priority

What money things do teenagers need to know? How to set your teens off on the right foot as they enter the real world with their own income and expenses.

Teaching kids simple money lessons can help smooth out potential money hurdles down the track. Here are some things to teach them before they hit their teens.

There's a heap of kid's savings accounts out there, but with so many options it can be tricky to decide on one. What should you be looking for?

The market for kids' bank accounts is getting competitive on interest rates for savvy young savers. Find out how to save money with a great kids' savings account.

Surveys have found that, on average, girls earn less pocket money than boys, indicating a need to address the gender gap from a young age.