Name: Holly Matthews
Age:
17
Job: Actress

Q: How much pocket money did you use to get a week?

HM: 50p.

Q: Did you get more or less than your friends?

HM: About the same.

Q: Were you better at saving or spending?

HM: Spending. I just loved to have nice things. Plus I was addicted to sweets and used to spend all my money on them!

Q: What did you save your money in?

HM: I had a piggybank and a savings account which had about £3 in it for about 10 yeas!

Q: Did you ever ask your parents for a raise?

 

HM: Yes. When I was 12. I just asked for a bit more as I didn't want to push it, but I ended up with £15 a month.

Q: What was the most expensive item you ever bought with your pocket money?

HM: I used to like buying my mum and dad presents and for some reason I remember spending my money on buying them a big plant.

Q: When did you open your first bank account?

HM: When I was 10.

Q: What are your saving tips?

HM: When you get your pocket money, spend some, but also put a tiny bit away. Even if its just 50p - and don't let yourself touch the savings however tempting it is!

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