There is a saying which goes ‘you need to know where you’re coming  from in order to know where you’re going.’ To a certain extent this is true! We are, after all, a product of our upbringing and conditioning, and then as we become adults, our social circles and peers.  It is these influences that ultimately guide our decision making and choices.  And as such, if you are really serious about your financial future and becoming (more) financially savvy, then it is vital that you do the following; -

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When it comes to financial education one of my favourite authors is Robert Kiyosaki! He took an unpopular subject: Money and how it works, and broke it down for the everyday person making it more popular and easier to understand; as well as more accessible and applicable to the average person and their lives.  His books have changed people’s lives!

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, his most popular and best-selling book has sold over 17 million copies; was on the NY Times best selling list for going on seven years, and has been translated into fifty-one languages.  From that first book, seven other books have followed making up the Rich Dad series, including one called ‘Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant.

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After a number of failed attempts, I am very pleased to say, Becoming Financially Savvy.com is finally here! I hope that you will not only subscribe to the blog but interact with it! And by doing so, my wish is that not only will you be encouraged, motivated and informed on how money works and how to make it work harder, but also on how to make more money…especially during these recessionary times!   More importantly, I want Becoming Financially Savvy.com to be a valued resource on the subject of personal finance for YOU!!

The video below, I think is exceptionally powerful and motivational, so watch it, enjoy it and be inspired by it!  Because, ultimately, YOUR financial future is solely in your hands! Carpe Diem!!