Holly Bathie (Author)
Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.
Jane Bingham (Author)
Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.

"This down to earth guide is designed to take the mystery out of money. Filled with practical advice on such topics as how to be a smart shopper, how to budget, and how to earn money. It will equip you with the skills you need to manage your money now and in the future."--Cover page 4.