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With rising inflation through the years, achieving financial independence has become an even more challenging goal for some people. This is why it has become more imperative to learn the basics of personal finance and have a firm grasp of saving and investing as early as possible. But how young …

In a world that is constantly evolving, there is no greater gift a parent can give a child than the ability to be financially independent. Teaching about money from a young age can be life-changing. Today’s parents must equip their kids with the skills needed to navigate the world of …

Sometimes it feels to me as if my kids think that money grows on trees, and teaching my kids about money is something that I feel is really important. They need to know that money is earned through hard work and that if you want to buy something you need …

It’s back to school for millions of South African learners. But one of the biggest lessons they need to succeed in life – how to be smart with money – is taught at home, and the best time to start teaching kids good money habits is right now. In fact, …

Peer pressure does not only affect impressionable teenagers – we all have an innate urge to evaluate our progress against those around us. As parents, we also want the best for our children, often going beyond our means to make this happen. Sending your child to one of the best …

Most people’s expenses exceed their income. That is according to a recent poll by popular parenting platform ‘Momsays’.  Just 25.8% are managing to save consistently. More than 40% don’t save at all. Many families are feeling stretched and stressed right now, which makes it more important than ever to play …

7 year-old Nic Kolisi is saving for a car. Not just a remote control one; a real car as well! Although, having done the maths with mom, Rachel Kolisi, on how long he’ll need to save for him to reach his R100 000 target, he’s now having a slight crisis in confidence …

Promoting skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviour to enable financial independence amongst our youth. Financial education from a young age provides a powerful head start in life. Not only the domain of adults, the importance of financial security and the ability to manage one’s finances is something that all children should learn …

Most parents will agree that teaching children about money is important, but what and how should you be teaching them and at what age? It’s an inherent part of parenting. Most children’s attitudes to money are shaped by their parents, whether you pro-actively pass on information or they just copy …

Teaching your kids to understand personal finances is essential to their development. The task itself is critical, but it can be challenging to know the best ways to integrate these teachings in ways that will be solidified well into adulthood. Here we discuss ways to teach your kids about personal …

One of the most valuable things we can teach our children is good personal finance habits. The way that our children learn to manage their money is going to play a vital role in their future. Here are some fantastic finance tips for kids from Rusty Tweed: Be A Great …

Money concerns are worries that many people share. It is a common misconception that you need to make big changes to get yourself out of debt or to save up for something expensive. The truth is that if you make some small, simple changes you will be in a much …

If your child has just started learning the difference between bills and coins, it won’t be long till they’re asking for their own share. And while that might be a little scary for you – they grow up so fast – there are lots of really good reasons to start …

Raising your children to be money smart is an essential skill that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Teaching your kids from a young age about money will help them to understand how money works and they will find it easier to learn how to manage their …

If you are a parent, one of your primary goals should be to teach your kids about money. Regardless of your childrens’ ages, it’s never too early to show them how to handle finances in a responsible manner. Teaching your kids about money is easier said than done. This is …

Being a Mom, we tend to spend most of our free time and extra money on our families or homes. Did you know that there are great side hustles that you can do, earning extra money plus getting your creative juices flowing? This can allow you to use your creativity …