Around the World (in a Save Jar)
I recently had lunch with a friend just before she was about to take off on an around-the-world journey. I was envious. We had talked previously about goals, something she …
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Visualize: What Superbowl MVP Drew Brees Can Teach Us About Goals
Everyone now knows Drew Brees. Being inches shorter than your average Joe NFL QB, performing for a once moribund franchise, and playing for a city that was almost completely destroyed, …
Share Jar: Your Kids Can Help Haiti
If you’ve been following this blog and my advice about having three jars for your kids (Share, Save and Spend Smart), you’re likely to have a kid with a sizable …
My American Girl
“Can we just stop in the American Girl Doll Store?” These are ten words that really, truly scare me. Now before you get all “What do you have against dolls?” …
A $10 Gift Card and the Wonder of Teaching Moments
“Dad, look, here’s a $10 gift card to Toys R Us. Can we go?” “Well, honey, that’s not really a $10 coupon. It’s $10 off if we spend $75. We …
5 Great Youth Financial Literacy Links
These are some of the top resources that I’ve found that can help you teach your kids about the value of money: Allowance Magic – A short, simple and authoritative allowance …
Don’t Forget the Family
Times may be tough, but whatever you do, please don’t lose your focus on the family. I know I posted on this recently, but it bears repeating because I’ve seen …
The Thrift Shift?
I heard a very interesting story this Thursday on NPR’s Morning Edition. Linda Wertheimer chatted with The Wall Street Journal‘s David Wessell about the recent rebound in the savings rate …
President’s Council Report
“While there are many causes to the economic problems facing this country, it is undeniable that lack of financial literacy is a contributing factor.” -Charles Schwab, Chairman of the President’s …
40,000 Reasons You Can’t Ignore
“Children are already a major target audience for advertisers. American companies currently spend $15 billion a year on marketing and advertising to children under the age of 12—twice the amount …