Did you get an allowance as a kid? If yes, wasn’t it so cool and exciting?! You might have gotten it for doing chores around the house (I don’t think they call them chores anymore...) Or, maybe like we did with our kids you got an allowance each week as a way to learn about money. If you ... Read More »
Do You believe these Money Myths too?
There is so much personal financial information available. There are books, podcasts, web sites, even entire television networks dedicated to financial information. Great ways to get smart about money? Well yes, in moderation. I’m sure you’ve experienced that too much can be overwhelming and ... Read More »
Make Sure Your Kids Aren’t Freaking Out About Money
Are your kids scared about money? During volatile times like these it’s easy to worry about your money, question what the right next move should be, and wonder what the future will bring. As I wrote about in my last blog post, worry is about the worst thing you can do in uncertain times. It ... 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 »
Here’s what smart parents do to raise money-savvy kids…
Are you an ATM (Always There with Money) parent? Or are you teaching your kids to be responsible and self-sufficient? It's never too early to start talking to your kids about money. Here are a few practical tips for raising money-savvy kids. When my children were much younger, I was inspired to ... Read More »
