I wish they taught me

I wish they taught me

“When I was five years old my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I was in school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment and I told them they didn’t understand...
The best time is now! – II

The best time is now! – II

Happy new week! How did your weekend go? We started this last week. If you are yet to read the first part, you can read it up here. 5. Saving Is worth it What do you do when your son wants a new toy car that he doesn’t have enough money for? Tell him to save up! Once...
The best time is now! – I

The best time is now! – I

New research has found that parents are more likely to talk to their children about having good manners and getting good grades than they are about money. Many parents feel that talking about the benefits of good eating habits, getting good grades and the dangers of...
Money Lessons for every age II

Money Lessons for every age II

Ages 11-13 The Lesson: The sooner you save, the faster your money can grow from compound interest. At this age, you can shift from the idea of saving for short-term goals to long-term goals. Introduce the concept of compound interest, when you earn interest both on...
Fun ways to teach kids about money

Fun ways to teach kids about money

Instilling good money habits in your children is arguably one of life’s most important lessons. Fortunately, with today’s technology, there are many ways to make learning about money fun for children of all ages. With the right approach, your child will learn valuable...
Sowing seeds of entrepreneurship in children II

Sowing seeds of entrepreneurship in children II

We started on this 2 days ago. To read up on the first part, click here. 5. Let your child know that goal setting is vital for future success People who don’t have personal visions and goals for their future usually don’t achieve much. Let your children define and...