Y12 were lucky enough to have a Finance Health & Wealth Talk with our guest speaker, Hassam Shaukat. Here's a student report from the event;

"The talk from Mr Shaukat started with an insight into his journey from Burnham Grammar to his current position as a financial adviser. However, the principal focus of the session was to educate us about effective ways to save money when we begin to manage our own finances. From budgeting to setting aside money every month in savings accounts, the recurring advice was to know how much we earn and how much we can spend. The importance of financial literacy was stressed, alongside encouraging us to remain resilient when aiming for our goals. Mr Shaukat also advised us on setting a clear, achievable financial plan so we can safely enjoy our earnings without getting into debt. The proceeding Q&A session gave us a chance to learn about credit, savings accounts and the benefits of saving money from a young age. The key takeaway, which serves as sensible advice for anyone, was to save wisely and consistently to secure a better financial future."

Head Student, Ashwina