If your child has a disability, it’s important to consider and plan for the financial impact this can have on both your Budget and long term financial plan. Some of the important considerations and expenses when it comes to your Budget can include: Carer or helper to provide for your child Medication or healthcare requirements [...]
It is clear that financial intelligence is significantly lacking from our schools’ curriculums. If you’re a parent wishing to raise financially intelligent children, you’re going to need to take on the responsibility yourself. Below are my 6 top tips to raise financially astute children, and start to develop the skills early that they will take [...]
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” - Benjamin Franklin With education costs rising rapidly each year, it is now more important than ever to plan ahead for the investment in your children. The ASG survey in Australia has revealed that the average cost of private education will set you back anywhere between [...]
One of the greatest worries for many parents is that they would leave their children orphaned due to an unforeseen event. It is these unthinkable events that we need to plan for and ensure that we have the right plans in place to ensure our children are cared for. There are two important steps that [...]
They may be tiny little people, and one of life’s greatest joys, but new babies certainly have the potential to rack up some expected expenses. Whether you’re currently thinking about having your first child, or you’re already on the path, it’s important to start preparing for some of the costs that you may not yet [...]
A study conducted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) this year found that children aged 5 – 12 scored 63 out of 100 points in a measure of how financially savvy they are. Of particular note, this is 1 point higher than the adults scored. It is also interesting to note that the children [...]
Many single parents often find it a challenge to continue to meet their household’s financial commitments after the loss of a loved one. Whether the result of a breakup, divorce or death, you can take some simple steps to continue to build your financial foundations. Below are my five top tips to increase you regular [...]
