financial tips

Managing your Family’s Finances

Managing your family’s finances isn’t an easy task. In addition to offsetting the cost of raising children and managing the household, you’re probably facing hefty financial burdens, such as saving for retirement, college tuition, home ownership, and more. Although it may seem a bit overwhelming, balancing your family’s short and long-term financial goals is possible.     The following tips will help you and your family move closer to financial security/ financial freedom.   Define your family financial goals- Remember […]

10 Ways to Love yourself this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day 2019 Set Financial and personal goals  These goals should always be (SMART) Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic and Timely. Saving Start a savings fund to help achieve your financial goals. Start small and increase as you go along. A little today, can go a long way. Create a budget and stick to it. Careful budgeting can improve your financial situation and prevent you from overspending. It’s an Emergency! Unforeseen circumstances can arise at any time. It can be in the […]

Financial Resilience in the wake of a natural disaster!

Are you prepared? Our country was recently shaken by an earthquake, the likes of which most of us have never experienced. At times like these, persons become very aware that they are not fully prepared to handle such life-changing events and they promise themselves to become more resilient. At the Commission we are also concerned about our stakeholders’ financial security in the wake of natural disasters. In our outreach sessions we always advise persons to have a minimum of six […]