It is more important than ever to teach kids how to be financially savvy from a year age. Unlike the previous generations who were not as wealthy, the younger generation these days do not need to worry about money thanks to the wealth built by their parents. Given the tougher economic times, the previous generations learnt about the value of money the hard way.
While Asian economies are generally doing much better and households are becoming wealthier, there is also an alarming trend where many of the young people do not have much savings despite working for a couple of years. Worse still, many have racked up credit card debt and personal loans. How do you ensure that your children do not fall in the same trap?
1. Teach Them That Money Does Not Grow on Trees
The most important lesson these days which many kids don’t ......