Last year on Father's Day I was reminded of the lessons I learned from my dad. I think they are worth repeating this year. We never really talked about money when I was growing up, or at least not directly. Everything I consciously learned about money was from school and working as a ... Read More »
How I Got My Teenagers to Save for Retirement
Recently my husband was kidding with our daughter and said, “You’ll just take care of us financially when we’re old.” I immediately said, “Amy, don’t worry about that. Dad’s just kidding you.” She replied, “Mom, if you’ve been helping us save for our retirement as teenagers, I figure you and ... Read More »
Is Allowance Good for Kids?
It's important to teach your kids about money early, and allowance is a great way to do this...but it has to be done right! I'll show you how you can use allowance to teach children about saving, spending wisely, and giving to others. ... Read More »
So Glad My Dad Taught Me This about Money
We never really talked about money when I was growing up, or at least not directly. Everything I consciously learned about money was from school and working as a financial advisor. But as I think back I learned a ton about money growing up. My dad’s been gone for more than 20 years – but I still ... Read More »
Watch Ellen’s TEDx Talk: The Surprising Way to Teach Your Kids How to Be Smart with Money
Focusing on allowance and financial concepts to teach kids to be smart with money is a great start. But, If this is all we focus on, we miss the opportunity to ensure our kids grow into prosperous adults. Listen to this surprisingly simple system anyone can implement to nurture a child's prosperity ... Read More »
