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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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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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Financial Literacy for Kids: The Importance of Smart Money Kids
Understanding Financial Literacy for Kids Teaching financial literacy for kids is essential in today’s fast-paced world. Kids need to grasp the importance of money management early on to equip them with crucial life skills. Financial literacy for kids is not just about saving; it encompasses budgeting, understanding values, and making informed choices. Children who learn…
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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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Chores & Capitalism: Turning Your Kids into Tiny Business Moguls
Introduction to Chores Let’s be real—kids want money. They want it for toys, snacks, and whatever trendy thing TikTok told them they must have. But here’s the catch: they also think money magically appears in their hands without effort. That’s where chores come in. What if, instead of just nagging your kids to clean their rooms, you turned…