Guardian Money joins those working towards their money skills badge, which also teaches about payday loans and avoiding scams

From pocket money through to student loans, the teenage years are when finance transforms from a side issue into one of your biggest concerns. Now those who are members of the Scout Association can learn about personal finance and put their knowledge to use – then get a badge for it.

Guardian Money was invited to the Argo group of explorer scouts in Hampstead, London, where 27 members aged 14 to 18 had a go at some of the tasks involved in the money skills badge.

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