Make your kids money wise

Monday, July 13, 2015

“Mum, mum!” shouts Sethunya in the middle of the store. “Please can I have one?” Sethunya’s eyes are full of expectation and hope, looking up at her mother.

It does not matter what item your child wants today or tomorrow, some are cheap, some are expensive. Without careful planning, buying these “gifts” out of guilt or embarrassment (or because your child really deserves it) will put a large dent in your budget and a hole in your pocket.

Teach your children to budget

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