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AOA 043: What Families Need to Know to Cultivate a Culture of Prosperity – With Guest Ellen Rogin

Financial advisor turned speaker Ellen Rogin explains how generosity and gratitude can help families thrive.

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Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Lifestyle / Parents of Tweens and Teens / Parents of Young Kids

Mindset Matters: Think Wealth and Not Income

I loved my big bin of mismatched LEGO blocks when I was a kid. I’d look into it and see possibilities. Then I’d pick out pieces and start building. One …

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How Much Does Free Cost?

We get so much free stuff.  Pens. T-shirts. Bulging-eye monkey key chains. But is anything really free? “The more things we desire and the more we have to do to …

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6 Essential Concepts Teens Need to Grasp to Become Money-Empowered

I recently reconnected with a high school friend whose older daughter, Sam, is now in college. When she was accepted Early Decision to her top choice, he immediately realized: “Oh, …

Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Lifestyle / Parents of Tweens and Teens / Parents of Young Kids / Podcast

AOA 042: Understanding Our Own Money Scripts to Be Better Financial Role Models for Our Kids – With Guest Brad Klontz

Financial psychologist Brad Klontz discusses his concept of money scripts and explains how coming to terms with our own scripts allows us to become better financial role models for our kids.

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Controlled Consumption — Helping Kids Thrive in a Consumer-Centric World

We can help our kids move their consumption sliders over time towards minimalism and away from outrageous consumption.

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AOA 041: Three Ways of Framing the College Conversation – With Guest Ron Lieber

Author and journalist Ron Lieber discusses three things to consider during the college search process.

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AOA 040: Noise, Choice-Fullness and Monetary Control — With Guest Robert Reiher

Doctor Robert Reiher offers insight into the concept of “noise” and explains its relationship to cognitive development, marketing and self-control.

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The Difference Between Wants and…Needlets?

Identifying the difference between needs and wants is one of the three core money-smart skills. With primary needs met, distinguishing between needs and wants feels more like distinguishing between wanting and wanting more. Needlets can help.

Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Lifestyle / Parents of Tweens and Teens / Parents of Young Kids / Podcast

AOA 039: Five Jars and Many Teachable Moments Raising Money-Smart Kids — With Guest Robin Taub

Does the tried-and-true three-jar system have room for two more inclusions? Robin Taub discusses the importance of earning and investing in addition to sharing, saving and spending smart.

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