“I wish I started investing at a younger age.” – Practically everybody Investing isn’t something we’re taught in school. In fact, finance in general usually isn't taught in school. I don’t blame …
The System We Use to Pay Our 5 Kids for Work Around the House
I see headlines on blogs all the time like, "giving your kid an allowance is the worst thing you can do." I've also seen headlines promoting the opposite. I've seen things like, "stop paying your kids …
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Why it’s Hurting Your Kids to Keep the Family Finances Private
I grew up in the "we don't talk about money" generation. Actually, it seems like that's been every generation. My parents didn't talk about money, but their parents really didn't talk about …
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53 Board Games to Teach Your Kids About Money (At Every Age)
Board games. What better way to connect as a family, have some fun, and learn a thing or two? Well, the games on this list may aim to teach your kids more than a thing or two. You'd be surprised …
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47 Things You Weren’t Taught in School (That Our Kids Need to Know)
One teacher can make an everlasting impact on a child's life. Think back to your days in school. I'll bet you had a good teacher---hopefully several---you still remember to this day. A child spends …
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11 Things Every Child Must Know About Money (Before Leaving Home)
The goal here at Freedom Sprout is to teach kids the things that we, as parents, had to learn the hard way. If we teach our children solid financial principles now, we won't be teaching them how to …
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