Start your Journey to Financial Freedom! 

The goal of the JN Financial Academy is to transform lives and provide hope, information and a platform for participants to embrace their role and responsibility in the quest for financial freedom. 

Common Credit Card Myths 

There are many myths about credit cards that either make people reluctant to get them or misuse them. Here are some common credit card myths

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Savings

Savings generally represent only one part of an individual’s assets, and unlike investments, have minimal exposure to risk.

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A Plan for Spending, Saving and Investing Money to Reach Our Financial Goals 

Having a budget is the first step towards achieving financial independence  A budget can be prepared for an individual, a

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Savings | 3 min read

Six Tips to Save

No matter how much you make, at the end of the day, it is what you save that really matters,”

Investments

Maximize your financial growth with smart investment choices. Discover a wealth of information on various investment options, strategies, and expert tips in our comprehensive article.

Investments | 4 min read

More Young People Investing in Real Estate

Laurence and Natasha Farghuson* bought their home in November 2015, because they were tired of paying rent. The couple financed

Insurance

Insurance can be used to create, preserve and transfer wealth

Insurance | 2 min read

Insurance 101

Insurance protects you and your family against the risks of an uncertain future. It is like a seatbelt. It won’t

Insurance | 2 min read

Five Things about Homeowners’ Insurance

Our Member Ombudsman shares important information for our members in the quarterly JN Living Well magazine 1. A Homeowners policy  provides coverage

Credit

This is defined as money that is loaned by a creditor – it helps us make investments on our journey to financial independence. 

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Credit Report | 2 min read

Common Credit Card Myths

There are many myths about credit cards that either make people reluctant to get them or misuse them. Here are

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Credit Report | 4 min read

Before Applying for a Loan… Understand the Five Cs of Credit! 

For years Christopher Nembhard, a music educator who works miles away from home, wanted a car to make travelling easier

Estate Planning

Learn how to protect your assets, secure your legacy, and ensure your loved ones' financial future. Explore essential estate planning tips and strategies in our informative article today

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A Plan for Spending, Saving and Investing Money to Reach Our Financial Goals 

Having a budget is the first step towards achieving financial independence  A budget can be prepared for an individual, a

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Estate Planning | 4 min read

The Importance of Financial Literacy and Financial Planning for Seniors 

Rose Miller, manager, strategic empowerment programmes at the JN Foundation says there is a growing need for more senior citizens to

Business

Discover essential business insights and strategies in our latest article. Explore tips, trends, and expert advice to help your business thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Business | 5 min read

Transitioning Your Hobby into a Business

Most young people will readily admit that making more money is one of their top priorities. Rose Miller, grants manager

Business | 4 min read

Use the Equity in Your Home to Kick-start Your Business

Many people who want to start their own businesses do so for various reasons. For some, it is to achieve

Retirement

Plan your retirement with our expert guidance. Explore retirement strategies, investment options, and lifestyle choices to help you achieve financial freedom and peace of mind in your golden years. Dive into our retirement articles for valuable insights.

Retirement | 5 min read

Women Urged to Plan for their Retirement to Avoid Old Age Poverty – Rose Miller

Rose Miller, manager, Strategic Empowerment Programmes at the JN Foundation is urging more women to take charge of planning for

Thank you again for having me, both the camp and luncheon were a great and educational experience

It was really wonderful thank you to JN for having this and I hope it will be available to many more children in the years to come

The camp was a great initiative and has left an indelible mark on the students and parents alike.

I had a truly wonderful time and I would just like to extend my sincere gratitude to the JN group and staff for providing me with this opportunity and for putting in the hard work necessary to make this initiative a success

Tip of the day  

Buy insurance when you are young, it costs less!

Increase your 

Financial IQ

An investment is an item, asset, or interest acquired with the intention for it to appreciate in value and/or generate income over time.

In the world of finance investing is the act of putting your money to work for a period of time in a project, business, or undertaking in order to generate positive returns investopedia.com

First step in creating your financial plan is to decide on your financial goals which they want to achieve. Once you have your goals decided, follow the next few steps:

  1. Track your money and budget for your goals – whether it be lunch money, Christmas gifts or the extra change from going to the shop plan for how you will manage it and what portion will go toward your financial goals.
  2. Seek potential income through entrepreneurship, doing extra chores for an allowance, tutoring, becoming a Youtuber etc.
  3. Wherever possible protect assets, investments and human resource through insurance.
  4. Avoid high-interest debt at all costs.
  5. Save and invest – while savings give a sturdy platform for your financial goals to build wealth you must invest.
  6. Pad your security blanket – as you move toward and even achieve your financial goals never stop adding to your retirement fund, insurance and emergency fund.

Generational wealth is acquiring long term assets that will benefit your children and grandchildren, these assets may even continue increasing in value over time (appreciation). Generational wealth also involves protecting your assets against risk and inflation through insurance, emergency funds and continuously seeking new opportunities to invest. 

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FAQs

The JN Financial Academy (JNFA) is an institution established by the JN Group to empower JN members to achieve financial freedom by providing information, training, and mentoring to make better financial decisions.

JNFA provides financial literacy and coaching support and aims to influence public narrative about financial inclusion, savings and borrowing trends and consumer education, by undertaking research and engaging in public dialogue. The JNFA is spearheaded by the JN Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the JN Group. 

JNFA will offer workshops, seminars, presentations and courses aimed at increasing the level of awareness and financial literacy of JN members. Content to be delivered will focus on:

  • Responsible Use of Credit
  • Budgeting and saving
  • Planning for retirement
  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Tools to financial Independence
  • Estate Planning 

JNFA is a flagship member benefit and was established by the JN Group as a solid demonstration of its People First commitment. It is open to members of all ages.