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Back to School Means Money Woes
March 3, 2016 Filed under Personal financial management
Hard on the heels of the expense of Christmas and holidays comes the start of the school year; uniforms, stationery and school fees. Education in state schools is supposedly free, but these expenses, along with extra school activities are the responsibility of parents. Read more
Tips for Lending Money
July 20, 2015 Filed under Buying a first home, Personal financial management
When money is tight, family and friends are often called upon for a loan. It’s nice to help people but lending money on an informal basis can be a recipe for disaster. Here are some of the problems that could arise: Read more from Liz Koh at MoneyMax
Your Biggest Household Expense
October 10, 2014 Filed under Personal financial management
Look at your spending over the last year and you will no doubt find that, aside from your mortgage or rent, your biggest expense is food. Cutting back on how much you spend on food each week… Read more
Financial Literacy in Children
August 10, 2014 Filed under Personal financial management
