Real Stories: Leonie
What colour are you wearing?
Compounding Interest
Who taught you about money growing up? Was it discussed in your family?
No we did not discuss money. My parents were old fashioned. It was a taboo subject.
How did you learn about money?
Once I started working I was on my own. I learnt by surviving and budgeting the money I was earning, which was limited. If I wanted clothes, I put them on lay by. I don’t think I seriously thought about money.
“It was a taboo subject!”
What do you think is the biggest financial issue that women face?
Not being informed at a younger age. I don’t think anyone every discussed how to save, how to save, how to spend and how to accumulate money. I also wish that men would talk to women about money, not at them!
What regrets do you have?
I wish I had gotten more advice and I also wish I had gone with my gut instinct and listened to others when they discussed financial matters. I also think its easy to sacrifice a little money in your early years, to get ahead as you age. I did not do this!