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How to Stop Kids from Influencing Our Spending

July 29, 2022by Susan Beacham1 Comment

Parents have long understood the power of going shopping without their kids in tow. Why? We spend more and on things we never ever intended when they are with us. Why again? It’s because of “influence” spending – when kids ask (beg) their parents or guardians to spend their money for something the child tells us they really, really want. Kids are groomed to spend by what they are seeing in ads on TV, social media and in game apps.

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New Graduates: Do What You Love And The Money May Follow

June 1, 2022by Susan BeachamNo Comments

“Just do your thing, child.  Just do your thing, child.  Do your thing.” – Chance The Rapper

I have always thought it was a daunting task to enter college knowing what you wanted to prepare to do for the rest of your life. And, as the old saying goes, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” But, dear graduates, you are not without guidance on what to do with the next four years of your life. College is an opportunity to live your life boldly.  The Greek scientist Archimedes said, “Give me a firm place to stand, and I will move this earth.” College is your “firm place” and your opportunity to begin to “move this earth”.

As you enter this new season of your life, inflation is taking a toll on the American economy, with everything from gas to groceries to rent seeing a steep price increase.  It seems like there is nothing but concerning news in the headlines.  It might be easy to hide away for the next few years and hope for a better world when you come out the other end. But what a waste that would be as you are extraordinary.  You are the generation we are all counting on to do great things and make your world better having learned from all of our mistakes.

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Save. Compound Savings. Retirement.

April 13, 2022by Susan BeachamNo Comments

Those were the three words that tumbled out of my mouth at the checkout counter of my local pharmacy. It all started when the youngish – about late 20’s – clerk asked me how I was. I answered my usual, “Good!”. But then I stopped, looked up at him and said, “How are you? Your shift almost over?”

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Allowance is Gateway to Budgeting for Kids

January 27, 2022by Susan BeachamNo Comments

The first person to have said “Practice makes perfect” is an open question. John Adams? Benjamin Franklin? Cannot say for sure. But I can say that the principal of “practice makes perfect” is solid gold advice. Many have expanded this saying by enhancing “perfect” with “permanent”. Indeed. Consistent practice of any skill shapes behavior. And the way to shape money behavior is to give your child the opportunity to practice – and that starts with allowance.

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A sought-after speaker for financial institutions, state regulatory agencies, trade associations, leadership conferences and schools, she is the creator of the Money Savvy Pig piggy bank-- the centerpiece of the Money Savvy Kids Basic Personal Finance Curriculum.

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