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Teach Kids About Charity: How We Give 10% (And Laugh 100% Of The Time)
Talking to kids about money is tricky. To think we can even teach kids about charity ? Even trickier! But in our house, we make it fun. My two little financial wizards, Benji (7) and Jacob (9), are learning how to handle money. And part of that is learning to give We follow an old…
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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…