Money Basics

Student Money Checklist

A short checklist of practical habits students can use to think before spending, saving, borrowing, or using digital finance tools.

What this resource helps students learn

Money skills covered by this resource.

  • Which questions to ask before spending
  • How to avoid pressure-based money choices
  • How to build simple financial routines

How students can use it

Students can keep the checklist as a reminder after a workshop or classroom session.

Key money skills covered

Money habitsDecision-makingDigital safety

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Next step

Build financial literacy before students need it urgently.

Ascend Africa resources are designed to support workshops, classroom discussion, and practical student decision-making.