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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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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 Make Money as a Kid: The Ultimate Guide for Young Entrepreneurs
Let’s be honest— kids love money. They love spending it, dreaming about it, and asking their parents for more of it. But actually earning it? That’s where things get interesting. How do you actually make money as a kid. Luckily, there are plenty of ways for kids to make money. Whether you’re a 6-year-old lemonade mogul in the…
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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…
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Money Missions: Fun Challenges to Teach Kids About Money
Getting kids excited about money is about as easy as convincing them that broccoli is a dessert. But what if we could turn how we teach kids about money into a game? That’s exactly what “money missions” do. Instead of lectures about saving and budgeting, these challenges turn earning, spending, and giving into fun, interactive…
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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…