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How are taking notes and money smarts related? (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 079)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! Over eight years ago, my wife, Eileen, suggested I read The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. I consider it one of …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

The Perks of a Purposeful Allowance (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 078)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends, Happy Labor Day! Even though I’m on vacation as we speak, I still want to pass along “3 Ideas to Share …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

What is money empowerment? (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 077)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! Since the end of summer is here, there’s no time to waste. Let’s jump right in to this week’s “3 Ideas …

The Envelope Surprise short essay
Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Getting Started / Parents of Young Kids

Help Your Kids Avoid the “Envelope Surprise”

When Sarah opened her envelope, she read the following: 1-7-5-0-0-0 Six numbers later, her life had changed. These were not winning lottery numbers. Far from it. This was Sarah’s debt …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

It doesn’t have to be complicated! (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 076)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends, Drumroll, please! 🥁 My new course begins October 3rd, and registration is now open! Come join us for a live experience …

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Should you tie chores to allowance? (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 075)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! I recently hopped on a presentation about raising money-smart kids. (Yes, that’s what I do for fun. 😉) I was hoping …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

Now it’s even easier to start your allowance! (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 074)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! The dog days of summer are here, and things seem to be warming up at Snigglezoo as a result. (BTW, how …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

Help Your Kids Create Their Nest Eggs (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 073)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! I just returned from Salt Lake City, where I gave a talk about apps to the fine folks of the Credit …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

How do you develop money-smart kids? (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 072)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! I think I have finally fully recuperated from COVID. I caught it around June 10th, right after getting my second booster. …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

Breaking Down the Money Talk Taboo (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 071)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello, friends! Let’s get right to it: My appearance on the Money Tale$ podcast dropped last week. Hosts Cammie Doder and Sandi Bragar …

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