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The Ultimate Money Games Guide: Fun & Educational Games to Teach Money Management for Teens and Kids
Teaching kids about money doesn’t have to be boring—just ask my two little financial “experts,” Benji (7) and Jacob (9). Whether they’re negotiating an allowance raise or blowing their entire savings on Pokémon cards, they’re always finding creative ways to handle money (some better than others). That’s why I started looking for fun and engaging…
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Financial Literacy for Parents and Kids: A Dad’s Journey Through Dollars and Sense
Hello, internet! My name’s Daniel, and I’m a dad of two wonderful (and slightly chaotic) boys, Jacob (9) and Benji (7). This blog? Well I realized I never explained why it exists in the first place. It’s simple. I realized I had the financial literacy of a peanut! It all started when Jacob asked me,…
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Why the Greenlight Debit Card Is the Best Debit Card for Kids: A Dad’s Honest Review
Parenting’s a wild, wallet-draining ride, and as a dad to Jacob (9) and Benji (7), I’ve felt it firsthand. Snacks vanish like magic, shoes are outgrown in a heartbeat, and every week there’s a new toy craze testing my budget. But the real struggle? Teaching my boys about money—how to earn it, save it, and…
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Why I Got My Kids a Greenlight Debit Card + Why It’s the Best Parenting Hack
I never thought I’d be the kind of dad who gives his kids a debit card. I mean, wasn’t it just yesterday that my 7-year-old, Benji, tried to trade his peanut butter sandwich for a toy at school? And let’s not forget Jacob, my 9-year-old, who once “borrowed” $20 from my wallet and justified it…
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10 Simple Tips to Make Money Genius Kids
Introduction to Financial Literacy Financial literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills that allow individuals to make informed and effective decisions regarding their financial resources. For children, developing a strong foundation in financial literacy is crucial as it lays the groundwork for responsible money management later in life. Making money genius kids is about creating a…
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Budgeting For Kids 101: How to Teach Kids About Budgeting (Without Them Falling Asleep)
Budgeting for kids is something we need to discuss. Talking to kids about budgeting sounds about as exciting as giving them a lecture on why vegetables are good for them. But here’s the thing: if they don’t learn how to manage money now, they’ll grow up thinking budgets are for boring adults and that it’s totally normal to survive…
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The Best Books, Movies, and Resources to Teach Kids How to Save Money (Without Boring Them to Tears)
Let’s be honest—trying to teach kids how to save money is about as exciting as asking them to eat steamed broccoli. They’d much rather spend every cent on toys, candy, and yet another Roblox upgrade than think about the distant future where they might actually need money for, you know, life. So, how do we make saving money fun, engaging,…
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Teaching Kids the Value of Money — Without Turning Them Into Greedy Little Gremlins
Let’s be real. Teaching the kids the value of money is something we know we have to do, but how the heck do we do it. Kids love money. Whether they’re stuffing birthday cash under their mattress like tiny millionaires or begging for that one overpriced toy they’ll forget about in two days, money is a…
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How to Teach Kids to Save Money (Without Boring Them to Death)
Let’s face it—telling kids to save money is like telling them to eat their vegetables. They know they should, but if left unsupervised, they’ll blow their cash on Roblox skins, overpriced vending machine snacks, or whatever shiny thing catches their eye at Target. So how do we actually teach kids to save money? Teaching kids to save…
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Budgeting for Kids: Turning Kids into Money Masters with Play
Let’s be honest—budgeting isn’t exactly the first thing kids beg to learn about. If given a choice between a budgeting lesson and an ice cream sundae, well, you know where their priorities lie. But what if we could make budgeting so fun that kids actually wanted to do it? Welcome to Budgeting for Kids, where we transform kids…