I’m really enjoying spending a bit of time each day ‘tending the fields’ on Facebook’s Farmville. It’s giving me the chance to try out some different money strategies…
When I started, I could have been described as a ‘hobby farmer’. I just planted whatever crop had the nicest picture, which didn’t earn me much for my [...]
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Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on January 27, 2010
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Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on November 20, 2009
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I really like this time of year. Christmas comes as no surprise, so it’s easy to plan for.
I’ve been setting money aside for the extra spending during November and December. I won’t have to stress over maxed-out credit cards in the new year and I’ll even have some money spare to take advantage of the [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on September 28, 2009
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A concerned parent asked us to comment on this scenario:
My daughter is in her first job and living at home. It’s not highly paid and we agreed a token amount of housekeeping so she could also save something each month. However she’s spending it all on having a good time and is resentful when I [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on September 16, 2009
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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 existed before. What will you do with that? What [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on September 2, 2009
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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
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Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on August 28, 2009
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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 [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on August 24, 2009
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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 [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on August 20, 2009
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Economical money tip #28
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Save cash by swapping skills
What are you good at and enjoy doing - household chores, decorating, gardening, cooking, DIY? Why not swap skills with your mates? I helped my friend write and design [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on August 15, 2009
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Economical money tip #24
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Appropriate car insurance
If you drive an old clunker and have some cash put aside to replace it, you may not need full insurance. Third-party cover (where the insurance repairs any damage you cause [...]
Written By: Teen Money Expert Stuart Fleming on August 11, 2009
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Economical money tip #20
Helping you get your head around money, these tips are thrifty in size: 50 words or less for financial literacy!
Money slight-of-hand
The next time you get a pay-rise, pretend you didn’t. I used to take the additional pay and add it to my weekly spending: gone in an instant on stuff I didn’t [...]
