Guess what time it is? It’s financial education for your kids time! It’s time to do whatever you can to ensure that your children have enough financial smarts when they finally leave your house that...
Why we buy…it’s an interesting question, especially in our America the Great Consummerland. There is a simple answer and a detailed answer. The simple answer is “because we like to feel.” The...
Summer is here and you may be wondering what you’re going to do with the little ones...or wondering what they are going to be doing with themselves, if they are old enough to fend for themselves,...
Whoever came up with the saying "money does not grow on trees" should be fired. I assume they either didn't read or agree with Benjamin Franklin who said "money is of a prolific generating nature."...
For most Americans, the month of July conjures up images of fireworks sizzling in the sky, back yard BBQs and the thrilling sound of patriotic songs; "Our country 'tis of thee, sweet land of...
You may be thinking to yourself, “Is there something I can do to make sure my kids don’t move home after they move out?” In other words, you want a way to make sure they grow up to be financially...
Article Overview We've been getting a lot of calls and inquiries from those of you with kids and grand kids about what's going on in our world right now. People want to know how to talk totheir kids...
Attorney Advice...No Charge What Parents are Saying The percentage of income used for household debt (payments, including mortgages, credit cards, and both normal and refinanced student loans) rose...
The resounding answer to this question is "NO" they do not! Ask youself this simple question, "Did I need a credit card when I was young?" I'm pretty sure the answer will be another NO. The next...
Whoever came up with the saying "money does not grow on trees" should be fired. I assume they either didn't read or agree with Benjamin Franklin who said "money is of a prolific generating nature."...
Want to Make a Difference This Summer? Mentor a Child Think back. Depending on your age, way back. Was there someone in your life that took you under their wing, taught you a think or two, made an...
We often accuse our children (and partners) of taking things, or us, for granted. A positive way to look at this is to recognize that the children and partners feel comfortable and secure in us...
If I get one question consistently, it's this one, "What's the best way to teach my kids about money?" I have a simple answer…Do whatever you can to make it their idea. I call this using "Teachable...
For many people, there is a huge connection between life and finding one's purpose. And for many of these people, the connection extends to their pocketbooks. Over the last few decades, the idea...
If you've read many of my articles to date, you know how passionate I am about our involvement in our own children's financial education. You also know I feel about making sure your children are...
Many adults set yearly goals while others set monthly or weekly goals. Only a handful set daily goals. Statistics show that people who set daily goals reach more of their goals than those who don't....
One of the most interesting aspects of life is the disparity between knowing what you need to do in order to have the life you want and actually doing those things. This conversation always leads...
It's that time of year again. Time to 'help' your kids buy gifts (if you do gifts) for others. And by help, I mean help them literally and financially. There's so many options for this 'help', I...
They say it isn't a bailout ... but it is.They say it is necessary to keep Main Street alive ... and they are right. THE PAULSON BAILOUT GOES THROUGH CONGRESS Last week, I sent an email blast...
As with everything in life, things go up and things go down. And then they go up again and down again. You can liken it to a wave which goes up and down, or to a glass of water you set down on a...
Watch Those Words – Part 1 Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to how the top 1% perform? It’s really not as much a secret as a formula for getting results. I’ve used this simple formula for years to conjure a winning attitude for tough tasks and to...
If you think that you can’t succeed in their world and you’ll never have the money or life that you might wish for yourself, think again. Here’s some great information for you to ponder… The USA has been ranked the top place in the world for female entrepreneurs.(1)...
Witticisms from the Old Folk that Still Ring True Today, I was sitting on my decking enjoying the bright Santa Barbara sunshine, sipping a cold glass of one of my favorite herbal teas, and thinking about Camp Millionaire and how we try to make it a fun experience for...
The Adventure of Lilly, Ben, and the Mystery of the Map: A Financial Journey On a bright morning at Sunny Meadow Farm, Lilly and Ben were busy in the barn brushing Champ, their golden-brown Quarter Horse, when something shiny caught Ben’s eye. “What’s that?” he asked,...
It was a bright, cheery sunny morning at Sunny Meadow Farm, and the barn was bustling with barn-type activity. Lily and Ben, both 10 years old, were brushing Champ, Lily’s golden-brown Quarter horse. Champ loved their attention, snorting happily as they worked through...
5 Steps to Getting Started On Anything One of the most pervasive questions I see written in Facebook groups and educational programs I invest in, or hear people say when they commit to taking on a new habit, project or goal, is, “Where do I start?” I find it...
Guess what time it is? It’s financial education for your kids time! It’s time to do whatever you...
Why we buy…it’s an interesting question, especially in our America the Great Consummerland. There...
Summer is here and you may be wondering what you’re going to do with the little ones...or...
