Teaching the Tough Lesson of Delayed Gratification.
December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Kids & Money, Money
Raising kids to be money smart kids will take some direction. Total Wealth Management’s Jacob Cooper gives us parents some tips on how to do that.
Money Savvy Pig can teach us Adults a few Tricks
December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Blog, Kids & Money, Money
Susan Beacham, founder of Money Savvy Generation, writes books, curriculum and tools for children. It helps Parents and Grandparents teach them how to understand money. She mentions money management as a critical life skill. Wow, what a concept! Remember, our children may not always do what we say but they see what we do!
For All of You Budgeting Mama’s!
December 9, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Money
Appropriate is the word for this website and video. Check out this great way of keeping track of your expenses and budgeting your way to a new financially responsible future. Less stress, more control and a whole lot more HAPPY! This chicks website is www.budgetmama.com.
The Secret to Budgeting
December 9, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Money
What is the secret to successful budgeting? Well, it’s setting a goal first of all! It keeps you focused and helps you keep track of everything you spend. The most important thing about having a successful budgeting system is to be flexible though. Stacy Johnson with Moneytalksnews.com explains the importance and simplicity of the budget.
Lemonade Day: Teaching Kids about Entrepreneurship
October 12, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Blog, Education, Entrepreneurs, Kid Entrepreneurs, Kids & Money
Lemonade Day introduces kids to entrepreneurship! This city-wide event encourages kids to start a lemonade stand and sell their lemonade to the entire community. Schools, community groups and businesses get involved to make this all happen. Visit the website and click on your city to get more information and don’t forget to get involved with Lemonade [...]
Turn a Spender into an Investor
September 26, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Advice on Education, Blog, Education, Investing, Kids & Investing, Kids & Money, Parenting, Teens
By: Joann Kuster Seymour
Author, Financial Educator
Spending—rather than saving money—is a habit, especially for teens. According to surveys by Teenage Research Unlimited, the average teen has more than $104 a week to spend—five times more than their parents had.
Yet, today’s teens are less savvy about money, and most haven’t learned what to [...]
How are Millionaires Made? by Joann Seymour Kuster
September 26, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Advice on Education, Blog, Education, Investing, Kids & Investing, Kids & Money, Parenting, Teens
Joann Seymour Kuster
Author, Financial Educator
Much of a young person’s paycheck withers away, because most haven’t learned to pay themselves first. Saving and investing is not a habit yet. But it can become one. Learn to pay yourself as much as you can –invest and grow a nest egg for later.
You don’t [...]
Why Teach Kids to Invest in the Stock Market?
September 26, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Advice on Education, Blog, Education, Kids & Investing, Kids & Money, Teens
By: Joanne Seymour Kuster
Dynaminds Publishing
Teens—like most of us—practice spending well. Having “stuff” is cool. Sadly, national surveys show that few teens know what to do with a dollar if it’s NOT spent. So, will these youth be financial failures?
Statistics do paint a bleak picture:
• College students average $2,169 in monthly credit [...]
How to become a Millionaire using the same old System.
August 24, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor
Filed under Advice on Money, Blog, Real Estate
It has never before been easier than now to achieve Millionaire status. Opportunities abound yet the characteristics of a millionaire still stand solid. Those characteristics are always found in a system. Millionaires usually all have one thing in common. They have mastered a money system of MSI or otherwise known as Multiple Streams of Income. [...]
Adam Carroll presenting at Money Smart Womens conference
August 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Advice on Money, Blog, Money