Q: How much pocket money did you get when you were younger?
Richard: Between £2 and £5 a week depending on my chores!
Ollie: £1 from my mum and £1 from grandma.
Dean: £10 per week.
Gary: £3 per week until I was 13 - and then it stopped!

Q: Did you get more or less than your siblings/friends?
Dean: More, because I did the gardening for my mum.
Gary: Less, my sisters said they needed more because they were girls!!

Q: Were you better at spending or saving?
Ollie: Saving, coz I always wanted to buy footy or music stuff - so I had to save up!
Gary: Definitely spending - It’s more fun!

Q: What did you save your money in?
Richard: When I saved, I kept my money in a big green froggy bank I’ve still got!
Dean: In my pocket!

Q: What did you spend your pocket money on?
Ollie: Footballs, CD’s and going to see Newcastle Utd. with my dad!
Gary: Drumsticks, football stickers and the arcades.

Q: Did you ever ask your parents for a raise?
Ollie: Yes, quite often - I got a raise every birthday.
Dean: Yes, as much as I could get!

Q: What was the most expensive item you ever bought with your pocket money?
Richard: My first guitar when I was 14.
Dean: A 100 foot scalextric track. My mum wasn’t happy!

Q: When did you open your first bank account and why?
Dean: I was 14 and I had a summer job that paid me cash.
Gary: I was fifteen and I had birthday cheques to pay in.

Q: Do you have any money or savings tips for OINK! readers?
Richard: SAVE, SAVE, SAVE! you never know when you’re gonna need it.
Ollie: Have a money jar and put change from your pocket in it. It soon piles up!
Dean: I’m the last person to take advice from!
Gary: Try to split your money into spending money and saving money. You’ll be surprised how your savings mount up!

Freefaller unleash their explosive debut single ‘Do This! Do That!’ on 18th October.

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