John Lanza

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello friends! I am still basking in the glow of the Dodgers World Series win! So is Joe the Monkey. I feel for Yankee fans since I once was one, and many in my family still are. Until that fifth inning of that fifth game, it looked like the Bronx Bombers might stage a series comeback. Please believe me when I say I have empathy for a difficult season’s…

In this issue: How credit unions help families become money-empowered, how “paying yourself first” transcends money and how “being” differs from “becoming.” “Helping parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! For nearly two decades, we’ve been helping credit unions engage kids and empower parents. So I’m excited to share what I learned from my latest podcast discussion with Courtney Fulmer, the…

In this issue: Ignoring the noise, getting to the bottom of gamification and turning to the Oracle of Omaha. “Helping parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I ran the Long Beach Marathon last weekend. Thankfully, the weather cooperated, and we enjoyed cloud cover the whole way. Outside the Long Beach Aquarium after the race (photo courtesy of the wife, Eileen) In other good news, I qualified for…

In this issue: Diving deeper into digital literacy, finding the process that works for your family and learning the hardest lesson. “Helping parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, Welcome to this week’s “3 Ideas to Share & Save”! I hope you’re enjoying our miniseries featuring literacies that complement the financial variety we often discuss: Learning media literacy helps kids understand how…

In this issue: Introducing the topic of digital literacy, protecting our kids from online scams and contending with the technology we possess. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I have a short, funny story to relate. I knew I wanted to start this week’s newsletter with a quote I only partially recalled. I knew Robert Duvall had said it. (No, not THAT Robert Duvall!) And I…

In this issue: Introducing my latest podcast episode, realizing parenting takes bravery and finding the resolve to continue the journey. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! Today I’m returning from a quick trip to see my daughter (A college senior! 🤯), her Huskies (They won! 🎉) and the Seahawks (My favorite NFL team, who also won! 🎊) in the (other) Emerald City. Great weekend!…

In this issue: Engaging kids with money-smart messages, empowering parents with robust resources and making a contribution to society. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, I’d like to begin this installment of “3 Ideas to Share & Save” with a big thank you! 🙏 Our readership has doubled over the past several months due to your sharing these ideas and fellow writers’ referring…

In this issue: Filling your money-smart rucksack, becoming a one percenter and considering perspectives on time. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I’ve returned from dropping off my daughter at school, which means my wife and I are back to being empty nesters. But it also means I’m back to sharing this newsletter with you. So let’s dive into this new installment! — 1 — Fill…

In this issue: Making financial literacy fun, avoiding distraction brokers and finding a rainbow. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! With so many kids simmering in schools before September, Labor Day no longer feels like the ceremonial end of summer. So this edition will wrap up the season in a neat, tidy (rain)bow. And since I’m helping my daughter start up her sophomore…

In this issue: Encouraging kids to be mindful of purchases, reframing money mistakes as learning opportunities and following your intuition to craft your “art” of allowance. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, It’s Monday … again! Does August ever feel a bit like the classic movie Groundhog Day to you? Once September arrives, time lurches towards the holidays. August,…