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Detecting and avoiding financial scams
Just like how you protect your belongings from mischievous siblings, it’s essential to guard your money from sneaky scammers. In this post, we’ll show you how to avoid being potentially scammed and keep your hard-earned…
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How smart spending can make us eco-friendly superheroes
Are you ready to discover how spending smartly can make a HUGE difference for our beautiful planet? Even as kids and teens, you have the power to create positive change, and it all starts with…
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Personal Finance AI apps… are they useful or harmful?
Since late last year, we have seen a huge influx of interest in AI across many industries. Artificial Intelligence or AI is a clever computer technology that can learn and understand things, just like how…
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Nurturing entrepreneurial spirit in children
Fostering entrepreneurial spirit in children has become increasingly important in today’s world. Encouraging innovation, creativity, and a growth mindset can equip children with essential skills for future success. As parents, you play a vital role…
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Top financial literacy books for young kids, pre-teens, and teens
Instilling financial literacy in children and teenagers is crucial to help them develop a strong foundation for their future financial well-being. One effective way is to introduce and reinforce these concepts through financial literacy books…
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Setting allowances for children: A guide by age groups
Allowances play a crucial role in teaching children about financial responsibility, budgeting, and saving. Determining the right amount of money you should give your child is a challenge for many parents. In this post, we…
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Empowering Parents: Teaching Financial Literacy to Kids
In today’s complex and ever-changing world, financial literacy has become more important. As parents, we have a unique opportunity to equip our children with the knowledge and tools they need to make sound financial decisions…
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How to prepare and save money for a recession
A potential recession has been on the minds of many economists, policymakers, and just about every adult who has been following the news recently. It seems clear to people that a recession is imminent in…
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A few ways to teach young kids about money
Teaching young kids about money is part of preparing them for the world. Concepts need to be broken down into simple lessons and a great way is to teach your child as they grow. So, here’s…
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How to alleviate your financial stress
Did you know the average household savings in Saudi Arabia is 1.6%, which is less than the global average of 10% (as of 2018)? Across the world, many families live paycheck-to-paycheck and as a result,…
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Basics 101: Needs vs. Wants
Looking at your needs vs wants is a helpful way of figuring out a better way to handle your spending and budget. Understanding the difference between needs and wants will help you manage your budget…
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How to introduce the concept of savings to young kids
Young kids may understand what money is but might not fully understand the value of the dollar or riyal. In a world that is becoming less reliant on physical money and turning to contactless forms…
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Picking charities to give your Zakat to!
We think it is extremely admirable how the entire Muslim Ummah comes together during the month of Ramadan to aid the vulnerable members of our community. Although giving Zakat is a pillar of Islam, it…
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Using Ramadan to set good habits and goals
We would like to wish you and your loved ones Ramadan Kareem! May the holy month of Ramadan shower you with the best blessings and bring you eternal joy. As we’ve entered the holy month…
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Why should my family care about financial literacy?
Understanding how to budget, save, invest, and maximize your earnings are skills that will always aid you in life. Most of us learn (good and bad) money habits from our parents. How parents treat their…