Every year, parents face one of their biggest, recurring costs at the end of the long school holiday; Some parents have planned and saved in advance and are ready for this significant expense, whilst far too many are caught in tight corners, and find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Here are some practical money […]
Fatherhood comes with a myriad of responsibilities, and one of the most crucial aspects of being a father concerns the family finances. As we celebrate Father’s Day, it is a good time for fathers to reflect on their financial well-being and take steps to secure their family’s future. In patriarchal societies, fathers are often expected […]
Generations of women have held the Proverbs 31 woman as their role model. Even though she existed thousands of years ago, the proverbs 31 woman and her approach to life and money matters, is more relevant than ever for the 21st Century woman. She forms the perfect picture of a busy woman running her home, […]
Are you a widow or do you know one? Here are 10 tips to share. 1) Assemble a support team Confer with a team of trusted advisors so that they can attend to some important issues for you, acting on your behalf as appropriate. Societal norms make it awkward for a widow to visit banks […]
On March 8, International Women’s Day will be celebrated all over the world. The day has come to represent an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, as it calls for greater equality between the genders. African women are the continents “greatest untapped resource” and their contribution is key to its achieving its full potential. […]
Several events will take place all over the world to mark International Women’s Day, to celebrate their economic, political and social achievements. Traditional gender roles have presented household income from a perspective where women were expected to stay at home and look after children. Economic reality today means that most families must rely on more […]