Teenage Spending Habits in the UK
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What percentage of teenagers buy second-hand items?

  • 25%
  • 15%
  • 30%
  • 20% (correct)
  • Why do teenagers keep a monthly budget?

  • To spend more money
  • To learn how to manage their money for when they are older and financially independent (correct)
  • To buy expensive things immediately
  • To show off to their friends
  • What percentage of teenagers save money every month?

  • 90%
  • 80%
  • 70%
  • 81% (correct)
  • What is the typical time frame for teenagers to save money?

    <p>Six months or so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of money added to the UK economy every year by teenage spending?

    <p>£1.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do teenagers save money?

    <p>For expensive things like tech devices or holidays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of their available income do teenagers tend to spend?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does a 13-year-old teenager spend on average per week?

    <p>£13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways older teenagers might earn money?

    <p>Part-time job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do teenagers tend to spend their money on?

    <p>Clothes and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do boys tend to spend their money differently from girls?

    <p>They spend more on games and accessories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Teenage Spending in the UK

    • £1.7 billion is added to the UK economy every year by teenage spending.
    • Teenagers spend around 60% of their available income, with an average spend of £54 per week.
    • The average weekly spend varies with age, with 13-year-olds spending around £13 and 19-year-olds spending around £58.

    Sources of Income

    • Young teenagers receive weekly pocket money or a monthly allowance from their parents.
    • Some teenagers earn money by doing odd jobs for friends and neighbours.
    • Older teenagers may find part-time paid employment or holiday jobs, although these are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

    Spending Habits

    • Most teenage spending is in the retail sector, particularly on clothes and food.
    • Teenagers also spend money on games and socializing with friends, such as going to the cinema or out for a coffee or night out.
    • Boys tend to spend more on games consoles and accessories compared to girls.

    Savings and Budgeting

    • Around 20% of teenagers buy second-hand items, often online from eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
    • About a quarter of teenagers keep a monthly budget to track their spending.
    • 81% of teenagers save money every month for expensive items like tech devices or holidays.
    • However, most teenagers only save money on a short-term basis, typically for six months or less.

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    Explore the spending habits of teenagers in the UK, including the total contribution to the economy, average weekly spend, and sources of income. Learn how age affects their spending patterns.

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