Go over the privacy settings of your social media accounts
Social media apps have a variety of technical possibilities to configure your account and profile and to report issues. It is important to go over the privacy settings of your social media accounts and configure them so that you have more control over who sees your posts and who can comment on them. You can […]
Healthy online relationships, ie what are signs of digital abuse?
Have you ever received unwanted photos or texts? Has anyone used your phone or social media without your permission? Or have you ever received uncomfortable or pressuring messages? All of this can be a form of digital abuse. Digital abuse is becoming increasingly more common and can come from anyone, including your friend or romantic […]
Marie’s story: on social media, be the person who you are in real life
Marie Tauts is an active 16-year-old who is graduating from primary school and will be entering the Miina Härma upper secondary school in Tartu in the autumn. Today, we talked about the influence of social media, the dangers that lurk there and her first work experiences. How and when did your social media career start? […]
Why should I create a monthly budget?
The purpose of a budget is to gain an overview of your income and expenses – to write down all you bring home (your wages, but also things like benefits, scholarships and rental income) and spend during the month. How much is your income? This is particularly important if your income comes from multiple sources (multiple […]
What should I know about loans?
A loan is an opportunity to implement a big plan, improve your living situation or make a much-needed purchase. Taking out a loan needs to be well thought out, as each loan has to be repaid with interest. Therefore, it is important to take a good look at your options and budget. The Institute for […]
How can a minor invest?
Under Estonian law, a child or young person under the age of 18 cannot invest, because in the eyes of the law, they do not have active legal capacity, ie the capacity to conclude valid transactions independently. However, from the age of 18, young people have the right to conclude transactions with their assets and […]
Do you wonder at the end of every month where your money went?
Most people do not have an overview of their finances – what their income and basic expenses are and which items of expenditure take up most of their money. The main stumbling block is that they calculate their finances by memory and do not use any other tools. But this leads to the end-of-the-month situation […]
What should you keep in mind when you start investing?
Although every investment is a risk, sometimes it is possible to mitigate these risks, or at least be aware of them, by doing some groundwork and gathering information. But before you start investing, it is worth figuring out why you want to invest. Take a look at your wallet and make sure you have enough […]
Dealing with cryptocurrency requires thinking about your responsibilities
Did you know that private persons have to declare and pay income tax on the income earned from the sale of cryptocurrency or an NFT (a non-fungible token)? Cryptocurrency trading, where income is generated through changes in the price of the cryptocurrency, is a common way of making money. Under the Income Tax Act, cryptocurrency […]
The welfare and safety of every child is important for our country
To ensure the welfare and safety of children, Estonia joined the United Nations in 1991, which emphasises the human rights of the child. Almost all the countries in the world have joined this convention. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) documents the rights that apply to every child and young person […]
Rights and obligations of children and youth
The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989 by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). Estonia joined the Convention in 1991. The Child Protection Act of the Republic of Estonia also follows the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention on the Rights […]
Can I be filmed with a camera at school or at work?
Security cameras are not just for watching people at school or work. They have a much more important task. Usually security cameras help solve different cases and to establish the facts. The use of video surveillance, for example, in schools is allowed: to prevent situations that could jeopardise the safety of students and school staff; […]
