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Financial Education for Kids Thought for the Day: Starting Financial Education for Kids Early May Help Them Learn Self-Control

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 …

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Financial Education for Kids Thought for the Day: Start as Early as Possible

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 …

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Financial Education for Kids Thought for the Day: Why You Don’t Need to Tie Chores to Your Kids’ Allowance

“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 …

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Allowance 3.0: A 3-Step Plan to Increase Money Responsibility for Your Tween

The endless holiday parties are finally over, and by now you’re probably trying to shed your holiday handles, still trying to figure out how to connect your latest gadget and, …

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6 Very Effective Ways to Start to Teach Your Kids About Money

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 …

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4 Easy Ways the Money Mammals Financial Literacy Apps and More Can Teach Your Kids – Or Even Your Students – About Money Smarts and Make Financial Literacy for Kids Fun

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 …

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Reflecting on What Is Meaningful to Your Family When It Comes to Money

  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 …

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Lucky To Be a Dad: Father’s Day Thoughts About Teaching to Your Kids’ Money Personalities

  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 …

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3 Concepts Even a Pre-K Money Mammal Can Understand: Simple, Practical Banking Activities Parents Can Do with Their Kids

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 …

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The Pot of Gold: 3 Money-Smart Tips for New Parents

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 …

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