Category: Investment Insights

  • Frugal family fun: low-cost activities that don’t feel like cutting back

    Frugal family fun: low-cost activities that don’t feel like cutting back

    Why “Frugal Fun” Suddenly Became Mainstream Over the last fifteen years семьи по всему миру постепенно переосмыслили досуг. После кризиса 2008 года, пандемии 2020–2022 и всплеска инфляции середины 2020‑х, идея «экономных развлечений» перестала ассоциироваться с лишениями. По данным OECD, средние домохозяйства в развитых странах тратят на отдых и культуру около 8–11% бюджета, но доля платных…

  • How to talk to creditors and negotiate better terms without fear

    How to talk to creditors and negotiate better terms without fear

    Why Talking to Creditors Feels Scary — And Why You Should Do It Anyway Most people would rather go to the dentist than call a bank about missed payments. Страх, стыд, ощущение, что «я всё испортил» — нормальная реакция. Но с точки зрения кредитора вы не «плохой человек», вы просто клиент с повышенным риском. А…

  • Debt payoff plan you can stick to: go from overwhelmed to organized with simple steps

    Debt payoff plan you can stick to: go from overwhelmed to organized with simple steps

    Why Your Debt Feels So Overwhelming (And Why That’s Normal) If you feel like your debt is this huge, blurry monster you’d rather not look at, you’re in very crowded company. According to the New York Fed, total U.S. household debt hit about $17.5 trillion by the end of 2023, up roughly $3 trillion compared…

  • Zero-based budgeting for busy families: simple step-by-step guide

    Zero-based budgeting for busy families: simple step-by-step guide

    Why Zero‑Based Budgeting Fits Busy Families in 2026 If you’re juggling work, kids, subscriptions, and the occasional “how did we just spend $400 on delivery this month?”, zero‑based budgeting for families can feel like switching from chaos to a clear dashboard. Prices are still high, kids’ activities cost a small fortune, и digital spending (from…

  • Teach your child about money in 10 everyday moments that are never boring

    Teach your child about money in 10 everyday moments that are never boring

    Money lessons don’t have to look like a boring lecture at the kitchen table. In fact, the most powerful way how to teach kids about money is to treat it like learning to ride a bike: a bit of theory, a lot of practice, and tons of everyday mini-experiments. Ни worksheets, ни «морали» сами по…

  • How to talk to kids about credit cards, loans and good vs bad debt wisely

    How to talk to kids about credit cards, loans and good vs bad debt wisely

    Why These Money Talks Matter More Than Ever Money is no longer an “adult-only” topic. Kids see contactless payments, online shopping, and buy-now-pay-later offers long before they ever earn their first paycheck. If you skip conversations about credit cards, loans, and debt, the world will educate them instead—through ads, social media, and sometimes painful mistakes….

  • How inflation affects your household budget and steps you can take to protect it

    How inflation affects your household budget and steps you can take to protect it

    Inflation has a sneaky way of messing with your household budget. Prices don’t explode overnight (most of the time), they just quietly drift up until you suddenly realise your paycheck doesn’t stretch the way it did even a couple of years ago. Let’s unpack what’s happened with inflation over the last three years and then…

  • Index funds vs individual stocks: which is better for long-term investors

    Index funds vs individual stocks: which is better for long-term investors

    Index Funds vs. Individual Stocks: Why This Debate Matters Now Контекст последних лет и что изменилось За последние три года рынок вёл себя как американские горки, и это сильно повлияло на спор «index funds vs individual stocks which is better». В 2022 году индекс S&P 500 упал примерно на 19,4 %, что болезненно ударило и…

  • Best money games and apps to boost your child’s financial literacy

    Best money games and apps to boost your child’s financial literacy

    Why Digital Money Games Matter for Real‑World Skills Interactive money tools are not just digital toys; они работают как тренировочный симулятор для реальных финансовых решений. Когда ребенок проходит уровень в приложении, распределяя виртуальный бюджет, он фактически осваивает базовые принципы cash flow, приоритизации расходов и отложенного удовольствия. Правильно подобранные money apps for kids превращают абстрактные термины…

  • Fun allowance systems that teach kids to budget, save and give wisely

    Fun allowance systems that teach kids to budget, save and give wisely

    Why “Fun” Is the Secret Weapon in Teaching Kids About Money Most parents know they *should* talk to kids о money, но разговор обычно сводится к нравоучениям: «Надо экономить» или «Деньги на деревьях не растут». Дети слышат это каждый день и перестают реагировать. Совсем другой эффект получается, когда вы строите целую игровую вселенную вокруг денег:…