Teenagers and Money – part 1
The subject of Money and Teenagers is a biggie, so we’ve split it into two parts. In this first part we take a look at Responsibility, Accountability and Consequences. When it comes to teaching your teens [...]
Children Attach Emotions to Money – Just Like Adults
Logic causes us to think, but all our decisions are governed by emotions. Food is a classic example, when we see that sandwich or the chocolate cake or the donuts, we can already taste it. [...]
What Do You Teach Children About Money?
Financial literacy for children is a hot topic. Start them young so they learn to 'spend and save', is one school of thought. After more (great) feedback we’re continuing the very important topic of Children/Kids [...]
Kids and Cash
We had quite a lot of feedback after our last post about kids and money, so here’s more thoughts on the same topic. As I discovered when chatting to a group of parents about kids and pocket [...]
Kids and Pocket Money
The topic of pocket money (or an allowance) for children can be a highly emotive topic. Even between parents there can be dissenting views on this subject. With the recent publicity about children and money, [...]
Do You Financially Support Adult Children?
It is an exciting day, albeit tinged with a bit of sadness, when our children leave home. Maybe they are off to see the world, heading to university or flatting with their mates. Does this mean we [...]
The Hidden Side of Financial Infidelity
We've read the stories in the media about financial infidelity where one partner has run off with the couple’s life savings, or has mortgaged the house without their partner’s knowledge to pay a tax bill. [...]
Teens and Money – Part 2
Teens and Money - a huge topic! In Part 1 we covered Responsibility, Accountability and Consequences, this week we’re talking about helping your teen build a money plan - not a budget. If your teenager [...]
Pocket Money for Children
The topic of pocket money (an allowance) for children can be a highly emotive topic. Even between parents there can be quite different views on this subject. The starting point before you even think about [...]
Teens and Money – Part 1
Teens and Money is a biggie so we’ve split it into two parts. This week we look at Responsibility, Accountability and Consequences. When it comes to teaching your teens about money, you are going to [...]