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Teaching children about money is an important aspect of their upbringing; understanding how money is earned, saved and spent is a fundamental skill for a child to be able to successfully manage their own funds later in life. No matter the age, giving children life experience with money is vital...
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Pocket money can be a fun and rewarding way for children to learn about money, how it is earned, spent, saved and invested. And there are lots of life lessons thrown into the mix along the way. Whether you choose to give regular pocket money to help your child to...
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When you look at your purse or wallet, does it bulge with loyalty cards, gift cards, debit cards and credit cards? It seems that every time you sign up to a new membership or reward program these days you get another card to add to your collection of plastic. Here...
Read more about No debit card, no worries. The benefits of targeted saving.
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In recent times, interest in miniature supermarket figurines has surged. Before your child loses interest in their novelty, how about turning the collectible craze into an educational game? Such as: grab a supermarket catalogue and let your child find the equivalent to the miniature product in the pages, and write...
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In today’s world of electronic payments and internet banking, it is difficult to teach children the value of money. When you’re at the shops, how often do you pay with actual cash? Australians only use cash for 37% of purchases, mainly for goods costing under $10. Our kids have learned...
