Work in progress: Earn your spurs on a first job

Teenagers who start their first job this summer will discover financial independence, develop new skills and come into contact with the taxman for the first time

Parents should hammer home good financial habits as early as possible

When it comes to rites of passage, the taste of independence that earning your own money for the first time gives is a significant step towards adulthood.

As the academic year draws to a close, many teenagers are about to dip their toe into the working world for the ... Alongside financial independence, a summer job offers a chance to build skills and get to grips with a work environment for the ...