Balik Kampung

It's always nice to share and convince friends & loved ones that savings is important. 

Rasika's opening a bank account for himself was initiated by me. Yes, I am proud of it. He insisted that he was not able to put aside even a small sum of money and thus, no point opening an account. He has now proven to himself that he can do it if he sets his heart and mind to it.

And now, not only does Rasika have a savings account, he has a Fixed Deposit account too. Rasika is setting aside Rs20,000 to add to his FD quarterly when it matures. (see table below)

In fact, I did that with Elesia as well, she opened a bank account this year & well on her way to ensure that she would continually save her money. In Singapore, interest earned is pathetic but still...having a bank account with savings is important.

Elesia has shouldered more responsibilities since opening the bank account, like helping us to buy electronic gadgets during IT Fair, and giving money to my mother which we send via Elesia's bank account. Elesia, on her own accord, visits my Mom & Irene often... thank you.