How to stick to those wise money habits

Some of us always had that intention to save more but never quite got around to planning how it’s all going to get done. Some of us actually start our ‘cutting back on expenses’ drive very admirably, but then eventually fall off the wagon and other things take priority. Often we tend to embark on an action without proper planning or set goals which help to guide and motivate our habits. The reality is, there are going to be obstacles […]

World Health Day – Depression. Reduce Stress, Be Debt Free and Get Financially Fit!

Today, April 7, 2017 is World Health Day. This year the World Health Organisation (WHO) is leading the global campaign on depression. Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected. Researchers have repeatedly found a clear link between mental and financial health. Poor financial health leads to poor mental health. Become financially fit and reduce your risk of anxiety and depression. How do you become financially fit? PLAN If your finances are causing you mental distress, […]

Global Money Week 2017: Learn. Save. Earn. – Getting your children involved.

In case you missed it, this year’s theme for Global Money Week (GMW) 2017 is ‘Learn. Save. Earn.’ Learn – Involves educating our children and young people within our social circles about their economic rights and responsibilities towards culturing a generation of capable adults equipped with the tools and knowledge to make wise financial and investment decisions for their future. Here’s a video to help you put things into perspective. Save: It is important for children and youth to build […]

Global Money Week 2017

Global Money Week 2017   What is Global Money Week (GMW) all about? GMW is an annual global celebration, initiated by the Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI), with local and regional events and activities aimed at inspiring children and youth to learn about money, saving, creating livelihoods, gaining employment and becoming an entrepreneur. GMW 2017 is being celebrated this week, March 27, 2017 – 2 April 2, 2017. This year’s theme is ‘Learn. Save. Earn.’ Learn: Educating children and […]