Navigating Holiday Stress: A Guide to Family Harmony

Spending quality time with the family during school holidays is a highlight of the year for most and one of life’s great pleasures, but there can occasionally be too much of a good thing. Establishing the right balance of stimulation… Continue Reading >

Teaching Kids About Money

Teaching kids about money is one of the most important things you can do for them. My Parents started teaching me from an early age. It’s a skill that will help them throughout their lives, and it’s something that will… Continue Reading >

The Family Budget

By Hilary O’Dwyer, CEO, Titian Consulting   I work as a virtual CFO for small businesses but I am also the self-appointed CFO in our family of 4. There is always (or should be!) someone that takes on the role… Continue Reading >

Have you heard about the January Blues?

We’ve all of heard of ‘having the blues’ or ‘feeling blue’…where we know this as meaning feeling sad or depressed. There’s even been many a song written about having the blues….but have you heard about having the January Blues? Essentially… Continue Reading >

How to talk about money with your child – Your Child’s Financial Literacy

Children like to spend money – particularly yours. But however good they are at asking their parent to pay for a magazine or lolly at the supermarket, this is often the extent of their financial awareness. Children hear finance-associated words… Continue Reading >

How to Stop Children from being Materialistic

Nowadays, children tend to be fond of gadgets (tablets and smartphones) and sophisticated toys that are mostly advertised on the internet, from social media to the web ads. Or simply, children want things because others have them. They notice that… Continue Reading >

Why do Women Choose to have Children later in Life?

There are several reasons why women choose to have children later in life. Some desire to be financially and emotionally stable before bringing up a child. Others are ambitious, living their lives with purpose aiming to achieve and accomplish specific… Continue Reading >