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Early financial habits every student should start building today

Early financial habits every student should start building today
Early financial habits every student should start building today (Photo: iStock)

Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri says that the best time to start saving is as soon as money comes in. Whether it’s pocket money, an allowance, or earnings from a side hustle, even small amounts teach discipline and set the stage for future financial stability.

Starting early, she explains, goes beyond building a bank balance, but it also teaches delayed gratification, responsible budgeting and financial discipline.

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