In this issue: Engaging kids in the media literacy conversation, introducing the topic to preschoolers and making the money-smart journey more entertaining. “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! You may recall that I teased my podcast conversation with Media Literacy Now CEO and Founder Erin McNeill a few weeks ago. Our full discussion went live this morning. Subscribe to The…

In this issue: Establishing the goal of allowance, deciding when to introduce digital money and acknowledging “nexting.” “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! Here are three “cool” ideas to help you weather these dog days of summer. 🥵 Let’s get right to it so you can return to your porch to get your hands on a cold glass of iced tea. — 1 — Doing Allowance: “The greatest teacher…

In this issue: Introducing kids to media literacy, sitting on the same side of the table and becoming “professional” parents. “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 several interesting ideas I want to share with you this week. So let’s dive right in! — 1 — Media Literacy Matters: All someone needs to do is mention Lucky Charms around me, and I reflexively sing, “They’re…

In this issue: Promoting portionsaving, practicing meansliving and encouraging longinvesting. “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! Last week, I wrote to you about trying to beat the market: “Research suggests that only 1% of the very top-tier of money managers outperform, and on the rare occasion they do it is hard to distinguish skill from luck.” [emphasis mine] —JL Collins,…

In this issue: Taking advice with a grain of salt, attempting to beat the market and finding fulfillment. “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’m back from vacation. We visited Yellowstone for the first time, and it didn’t disappoint. Otherworldly. 3 Generations at Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring Now onto this week’s edition of “3 Ideas to Share & Save”! — 1 — Grains of…

In this issue: Reframing the concept of “good debt,” highlighting personal inspiration sources and defining success. “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’m on vacation this week, so I’m keeping today’s newsletter short and simple. I hope you enjoy this abridged edition of “3 Ideas to Share & Save”! — 1 — The Debt Debacle: My most recent podcast guest, Andy Hill, famously paid…

In this issue: Emphasizing charitable giving with kids, dispelling thoughts of money shame and describing “good debt.” “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 recently enjoyed turning the mic on fellow podcaster and money maven Andy Hill. I’m excited to share our full conversation, which dropped today. I have a favor to ask. When you listen in via your chosen streaming app,…

In this issue: Being kinder to our present and future selves, undertaking vacation planning and enjoying luxuries in moderation. “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! Last week’s newsletter was all about simplifying our money messages. And this week’s edition focuses on using money to buy ourselves (and our kids) a little happiness. I hope you enjoy it! — 1 — Being Kinder to…

In this issue: Simplifying stocks for our kids, determining when to end an allowance and digesting a nugget of weekly wisdom. “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! Before we dive into this week’s ideas, here’s a quick reminder: You still have time to sign up your child for Moolah U’s entrepreneur camps run by podcast guest Gayle Reaume. Check out Idea #2 in this newsletter for…

In this issue: Encouraging entrepreneurship in kids, continuing the money-smart conversation with young adults and digesting 2 nuggets of weekly wisdom. “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, Summer is coming! This season is a great time for our kids to learn about entrepreneurship and to build their own businesses. So in this week’s installment of “3 Ideas to Share & Save,” I’m…