“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” – Margaret Mead Teaching your children to be financially literate can be one of the greatest life gifts you give them. You’ll be teaching them about the values of financial independence and management. Learning about personal finance at home can be a more enjoyable and enlightening experience than at school. In Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki agrees, as he says, “One of the reasons […]

“Today the greatest single source of wealth is between your ears.” – Brian Tracy Learning about how to build wealth is something most of us desire. Yes, we know the basics of budgeting but we still need to gain a deeper awareness of financial management and literacy. We constantly need to learn better money habits – something we could have learned at school. And, if you know your parents have difficulty managing their finances, sharing this […]

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” – Benjamin Franklin We never stop learning. And, the older we get, the more we know how little we know! For some of us, learning happens in the school of life, for others, we need to choose a more dedicated and focussed channel for tertiary education. Planning and saving for tertiary education, either for yourself or your children, is best done in advance. Even if you don’t start […]

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Education is not about learning what to think, but rather it’s how to think and thrive in the world. Whichever route you decide to take, it’s going to involve spending money. Whether you send your children to a public or private school, or choose to homeschool or unschool, there are financial obligations that can cause immense stress and pressure […]