One of the blogs I enjoy reading is called Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. In the recent ‘Do Interesting Things’ post, he explained…
“People are empowered to express themselves, to create, to become a part of a global conversation and transformation, in a way that has never [...]
This guy is crazy! Adin van Ryneveld is a South African on a mission… to live 5 YEARS without money.
It’s not a gimmick to receive lots of free stuff (though that would be kinda cool). Instead he’s banking on:
1. A lot of kindness from friends both old and new.
2. [...]
What teens want to know about money and life
Financial literacy tips and money management updates - the Money Mindset Mob share their favourite of the week:
Ashley Stasher - “Are there really people who think saving is boring?!”
How to make saving as exciting as spending
Splurger Spike [...]
I introduced the Money Mindset Mob to the wonderful students at Karanga Mai College in Kaiapoi yesterday, and helped them bust the three lethal money myths.
They were an enthusiastic bunch, easily grasping how we are all different when it comes to our money habits and beliefs.
The room got a bit quiet when we starting talking [...]
Teens can start their own business and be financially successful.
I love reading about young people who have their head around money! Check out this list of 25 teens who have made millions as young entrepreneurs:
Young Entrepreneurs: Top 25 Teenage Millionaires
Streetwise Mike
One of the Money Mindset Mob - helping teens get their [...]
Economical money tip #35
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Creative income
When it comes to earning money, get creative! For instance, modeling doesn’t just have to mean walking down the catwalk - if your hands and feet are in good shape, model them [...]
Economical money tip #34
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Investing in health
I worry about getting sick. It hurts my bank balance paying for the doctor and prescribed medicine! So I take good care of my health: regular activity, eating nutritious food, sleeping [...]
Economical money tip #33
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Donate with a plan
Appeal envelopes, collectors, phone canvassers, fundraisers… I used to throw money at them all. Now I pick a worthy cause or two each year and focus my donations on them. [...]
Economical money tip #32
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Bank money promptly
When cheques arrive in the mail or you receive cash for items sold, get in the habit of banking it as soon as you can. It’s an awful feeling when you [...]
Economical money tip #31
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Allocate your money
Every time money comes in (wages, gifts, windfalls) allocate a portion to your wealth account. Do this first, make it habit, let it grow - don’t spend it. When it’s accumulated [...]
