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I Am Adrian’s Mum!
Hi Scott, In response to your column last week about the Commonwealth Bank’s school banking program, I am “Adrian’s mum from Year 4” and I’m also the school banking co-ordinator for the primary school. Yes, I am a volunteer.
The Generous Generation
Hi Scott I just wanted to share with you a lovely story. I run a charity called Mums Supporting Families in Need.
Changing Our Kids’ Lives
Hi Scott, My parents were terrible with their finances (and still are, sadly), so I learnt from them that ‘credit is OK’ and got myself into all kinds of trouble. Then, two years ago, I read The Barefoot Investor, and my partner and I are now very close to paying off all our debts.
Dollarmites Out!
Yay! You made it into the Yarraville West Primary School newsletter: “After consideration, school Council has decided that Yarraville West PS will no longer host the CBA Dollarmites banking program.
The Barefoot Kid
Hi Scott, I am so proud of our three-year-old! Scarlett saved up her pocket money from doing her ‘jobs’.
Filthy from Head to Toe
Hi Scott, Thanks so much for your last column. My son and I went on our first camping trip these holidays and it was honestly the best holiday ever.
A Burglar Stole My Daughter’s Jam Jars
Hi Scott A burglar stole money from my daughter Linda’s jam jars and wallet! Since September 2018, 10-year-old Linda has been working hard and getting pocket money, which she’s divided into her three labelled jam jars.