Tag: financial literacy
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How to Tackle a No-Spend Challenge with Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Every January, Laura Thompson and her family dive into a unique New Year’s resolution: a month-long no-spend challenge. The mom of two from Chicago believes it’s a refreshing way to start the year. “Engaging in a no-spend challenge with your family brings several benefits,” she explains. “First and foremost, you save money.…
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The Top Debit Cards for Kids: Encouraging Financial Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast As your child grows, they might be ready to handle their own debit card by around age six. Prepaid debit cards can be excellent tools to teach kids about money management while giving parents oversight. What to Look for in Debit Cards for Kids When selecting a debit card for your child,…
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My Parents Never Talked About Money, But I’m Changing That to Raise Financially Savvy Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When should parents start giving their children an allowance? It’s a question I hadn’t pondered deeply until now. I initially thought that allowance would kick in around the time report cards came home or when we began implementing chore charts on the fridge. My belief was that allowances were rewards for good…
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Hey Kids, Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: Time to Shut Off the Lights
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the journey of parenthood, I find myself morphing into my father in ways I never anticipated. It seems that the transition is accelerated once you take on the role of a parent. One of the most glaring signs of this transformation? The frequency with which I now find myself…
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10 Mistakes I Hope My Kids Won’t Make
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has a past, a history that often goes unspoken. Before we became moms and dads, we were young, wild, and sometimes reckless. We made choices that were regrettable, and while they may give us a chuckle now, they also fill us with dread at the thought of our children following…
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What Your Children Should Witness in Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Having been in a blissful marriage for nearly two decades, I must admit I’m no guru when it comes to relationships. Instead, I consider myself incredibly fortunate and thankful to be in a partnership that I hope my children will aspire to emulate someday. So, what’s the secret to our long-lasting bond?…