Money Smart Kids
It’s summertime, and my boys are just like most kids – all they want to do is play sports or splash in the pool. However, I know they are happy to sit down with me and pay close attention for 10 minutes a month, even in the heat of the summer. It’s when we go […]
Teaching kids about money and investing from a young age is one of the best things parents can do. Think about it. Time is a key ingredient to investment success because you let the magic of compound interest do its work and build wealth for you. Kids have time! Warren Buffett says that the biggest […]
We have all heard of compounding, but let’s break it down to bare basics because compounding is one of the most important concepts to understand when managing your finances. I love this quote by Albert Einstein – “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, […]
Ever since my boys were babies, reading bedtime stories was a cherished part of our nightly routine. We would snuggle in a big comfy chair and read “The Three Little Pigs” or “Three Billy Goats Gruff” for the hundredth time. Now my kids are older. They can read on their own and each has a […]
It’s no secret that children who do chores have higher self-esteem, are more responsible, and are better able to deal with frustration and delay gratification, all of which contribute to greater success in school. But did you know that you can also use chores as an effective money teaching tool? A BusyKid allowance app is […]
Your days are full of work projects, carpools, busy to-do lists, and you haven’t had the time or the confidence to talk to your kids about money and investing yet. You don’t even know where to begin. I see you, and I get it. Because I’ve been there…But I’m not anymore. What if I told […]
