LESSON 1
EVERYTHING THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT MONEY IS WRONG
Our parents believed it’s bad manners to talk about religion, politics or money, but to ignore a problem doesn’t make it go away! So, no head-in-the-sand ostrich behaviour! The learner is invited to pull up a chair and start discussing the fascinating topic of their personal finances.
Reminders
Conveying that money worries are debilitating and that we can prevent it by sound planning and by making informed decisions about our money.
Start behaving responsibly TODAY. One does not have to be rich to look after your money.
Task
Get yourself a piggy bank and place all the coins you gather in there daily. Find out how much money you can accumulate by just starting small.
Examples
Record-keeping is super important. Keep your receipts and work out how much money you spend each day, week, month and year.
Stop lying to yourself about money. Only through honesty will you be able to achieve financial freedom.
Stop carrying cash in your pocket. Get a wallet, one that also stores coins safely.
Commit to your future. Say, “I will spend less. I will earn more. I will start