Getting kids started on the financial education path early is strongly suggested by research. Inhibition is “the ability to stay focused on a task in the face of internal and external …
I am reviewing some of the incredibly useful youth financial literacy research as I prepare my Foundation FOCUS Summit talk next week. Take a gander at this poignant passage from “The Effectiveness of Youth …
“Why shouldn’t I tie chores to allowance?” This is a question I am commonly asked. Chores are an important part of growing up. They will help your kids learn …
The holidays will be over before we know it. We’ll collectively transition into making resolutions and planning for the New Year. If you’re a reader of this blog, I imagine …
My goal from the start of this journey has been to help parents raise a generation of money-smart kids. We’ve strived to make money-smart learning as fun as possible for …
I am in the middle of reading Ramit Sethi’s book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He has a lot of excellent practical advice, but one of his recommended …
It’s great being a dad to two wonderful girls. And I’m very fortunate that I’ve found my calling largely because of them. Having a real-life incubator for your ideas …
Happy Financial Literacy Month! This is a great time to focus on a few core financial literacy concepts. These main ideas should be at least introduced to our kids before they …
On St. Patrick’s Day, who isn’t looking for a pot of gold? I hope this post helps you find it. College Comes Quickly – 529 plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts are a great way …
From games to $mart Quests to printables, we are constantly creating Money Mammal-themed banking activities for kids. These entertain and engage children early (elementary school or before) with topics aimed to provide financial …
