If I was a marketing junkie, I would’ve posted this right before Christmas, but it’d be weird for me to spread awareness about marketing and advertising to kids, and then publish an article about buying toys—at Christmastime—to get you to buy more. This isn’t about consumerism, but if you’re buying toys, you might as well buy some toys that teach.
How to Teach Kids Where Money Comes From (It Comes From 5 Places)
“Money doesn’t grow on trees” is a common saying, dating back to the 1800s. We all understand the meaning as, “you don’t just get money without working for it,” and we use it to teach this to our kids. The only issue is, this phrase doesn’t explain where money comes from, it only explains where it doesn’t come from.
5 Seasons of Life: How to Plan Your Life Around Them
15 years ago, If you would have told me I would be married with five children at this point in my life, I would’ve laughed at you. Well, that’s exactly how life is laughing right now. Life is funny — sometimes it’s a “haha” funny, while other times, it’s more about the irony of it all.
4 Things Your Kids Can Teach You About Money
As much as we try to teach our kids the right things, we need to take a step back and see what we can learn from them. Because, in our kids, we often see what naturally transpires.
Ask Yourself This Question Before You Start ANY Financial Planning
There’s a trend among people I’ve talked to and coached about financial planning. One thing that almost everyone I talk to has in common: they don’t start with the right question. It took me a long time to catch on, and I still don’t always start with the right question.
8 Ways to Spend Less and Save Money at Restaurants (With Kids)
We love to eat out. When we plan a vacation or a weekend trip, one of the most important parts is planning where to eat. But we also have five kids. So we’ve adjusted to make it more affordable, and now frugality is our default. It’s easy.