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spreco di cibo — November 18th will be National Food Collection Day, an initiative to reduce food waste by distributing it to those in need. It is estimated that every year, a third of the total food produced for human consumption worldwide is wasted. In particular, in rich countries a large part of ...

Reduce food waste? Here’s how to do our part

in Sustainability

soldi e giovani — What is the relationship between money and youth? According to several recent studies, today’s children do not seem to have much familiarity with money management. Economic skills, which appear not to be widespread in general in our country, are in fact particularly scarce in the age group between 18 ...

Money and youngsters. Three tips for kids who want to learn

in Economics and Finance

October 31st is World Savings Day: how did this anniversary arise and what do money and savings represent for Italians today? The idea of a day dedicated to the theme originated in 1924 when, in Italy, the first International Congress of Savings Banks was held, attended by delegates from ...

World Savings Day and the value of money for Italians

in Economics and Finance

soldi-felicita-denaro — Does money bring happiness? Neuroscience experts, psychologists and economists who investigate the link between money and the level of perceived well-being have been asking this for years. The psychologist Daniel Kahneman, known as the founder of behavioral economics, and the economist Angus Deaton, both awarded the Nobel Prize for ...

Does money bring happiness? Here is the answer from neuroscience

in Economics and Finance

Il risparmio spiegato ai bambini — It’s never too early to teach your children about saving. Families often prefer not to talk about money in front of their children, thinking that it is an exclusively “adult” topic. In fact, money is frequently attributed a “moral” value that it does not have. Money is neither good ...

Saving explained to children – How to teach it in the family

in Economics and Finance

moda sostenibile — For a few years now, a new trend closely linked to the circular economy has been spreading among fashion trends. Environmentally conscious productions, ecological materials, repaired and/or reinvented second-hand clothes are making their way in a market that seems to increasingly focus on the search for a new sustainability. ...

Sustainable fashion: why it’s good for the wallet and the environment

in Sustainability

Is our relationship with money affected by how our brain works? Why is saving easy for some people and not for others? What drives us towards virtuous financial behavior and what leads us to make imprudent choices or choices that are not in line with our long-term economic goals? ...

Money and Psychology. How does the brain influence our economic choices?

in Economics and Finance

anno-scolastico-come-risparmiare — The new school year has just begun, and we are already discussing the cost of books. In fact, a significant increase in the cost of school textbooks has been expected for months. A significant blow for numerous families, already affected by the price increases of recent years. What’s behind ...

New school year: why do textbooks cost so much? Some saving strategies

in Economics and Finance / School

risparmiare-pianificazione — Saving is easy. Much easier than you think. The important thing is to know how to do it. Often, saving money is part of the list of good resolutions that we make in September and abandon even before Christmas. After all, we know that saving requires a commitment that ...

Saving is easy if you know how to do it: the importance of planning

in Economics and Finance

alfabetizzazione-finanziaria-articolo — From theory to practice: how much we really know about finance Being financially literate means being able to use financial products and services in an informed manner and understanding the meaning of concepts such as diversification, risk, interest rates, inflation and the value of savings, debt and investments. These ...

Where are we with financial literacy?

in Economics and Finance

economia-comportamentale-articolo — Our choices are guided by instinct and knowledge When choosing a TV series to watch or a sport to play, when shopping, as well as when investing or saving, our decisions are not guided only by rationality. Emotions and instinct also play a fundamental role in the choices we ...

Behavioral economics: humankind is not just made of rationality

in Economics and Finance

Money is not “an adult thing” There are those who receive money for extra jobs, those who have a fixed weekly allowance, those who ask for money only in case of need. There are many ways to teach the value of money to children and teenagers and sometimes understanding ...

How to teach the value of money to children?

in Economics and Finance

Saving and investing is easier with digital services For several years, the digitalisation process has been radically changing the way we live: we can no longer do without the devices with which we book restaurants and trips, rent means of transport, make purchases and payments. Most jobs today couldn’t ...

The importance of digital tools for managing money

in Economics and Finance

truffe-cosa-fare-articolo — The opportunities and dangers of the digital society Downloading and opening an attachment, clicking a link received via chat: banal actions that are often just the beginning of a real online scam. We surf the Internet every day to make online purchases, use banking apps, access social media, write ...

What to do to avoid online scams?

in Digital Security

global-goals-sviluppo sostenibile-articolo — Sustainability is an environmental, economic and social issue The Global Goals represent a set of 17 ambitious sustainable development goals established by the United Nations 2030 Agenda. These objectives (also called SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals) were formulated to address the most urgent global challenges to build a sustainable future ...

Global Goals: how to create a sustainable future

in Sustainability

gestione-soldi-famiglia-casa-articolo — From whom do we learn to manage money Money management is an important component of every family’s daily choices. Knowing how to do it well contributes to the financial stability and well-being of each member. A lesson that is learned from an early age: from the first piggy bank, ...

Money management is a family affair

in Economics and Finance

economia-circolare-titolo-articolo — The principles of the circular economy and the importance of the life cycle of products The circular economy is an increasingly discussed concept in the economic and environmental fields. Unlike the traditional linear economic model, which is based on the extraction of resources, the production of goods and the ...

Circular Economy: what is it and what are the advantages

in Economics and Finance / Sustainability

indipendenza economica donne — Financial independence is a challenge for women Achieving economic independence is among the main goals in the life of every individual, regardless of their gender. However, it is particularly relevant for women, for whom there are still many challenges to face in achieving economic autonomy. But what does it ...

Women and money: the importance of economic independence

in Economics and Finance

salvadanaio-maialino-titolo-articolo — THE HISTORY OF MONEY BOXES: FROM THE MOST CLASSIC TO THE MOST ECLECTIC First saving lesson: the piggy bank At least once, when we were children, we all had a piggy bank to jealously store our savings. This is how our parents taught us the correct management of money, ...

The piggy bank: discovering its history and etymology

in Museum events

consapevolezza ambientale — What it means to be sensitive to environmental issues When we talk about climate change, the first things that come to mind are usually related to disasters such as floods, storms and fires and so on. But climate change also leads us to reflect on environmental sustainability and allows ...

Environmental awareness among youngsters: how much does it matter?

in Sustainability

risparmiare e fare investimenti — Do we learn the ABCs and improve our financial knowledge? Financial education is often perceived as difficult or boring. Instead, it is a precious tool especially for daily choices. In everyday life many people find themselves in difficulty when managing their money which is often linked to the achievement ...

Save and make investments

in Economics and Finance

Sicurezza informatica — Cyber security and school: the ideal combination PCs, smartphones, tablets and electronic devices: for several years now, children have been immersed in an increasingly digital world. Knowing how they work, how to reap the benefits and how to protect yourself to avoid falling for online scams or digital crimes ...

Cybersecurity and use of money: the initiatives of the Museum of Saving

in Digital Security / Museum events

che cos'è l'educazione finanziaria — Financial education: what is it? And why is it so important? Financial education is that set of knowledge, skills and abilities that help you understand and manage your money in a responsible and informed way. Being financially literate means being able to understand and apply some basic financial concepts. Among ...

What is financial education

in Economics and Finance