Erin Lowry of Medium.com asked me for some of the best strategies to help kids become good at managing money. My top strategy? Make money lessons concrete so the abstract idea of money, like the concept of “save”, becomes a concrete experience to be expanded on. 

“Drip by drip isn’t a crowd pleaser, but that’s what makes real change happen.” – Seth Godin

I read a daily email blog from Seth Godin. His perspective is more often than not – unique and thought-provoking. Today’s blog’s last line caught my attention: “Drip by drip isn’t a crowd pleaser, but that’s what makes real change happen.” That’s so true – but especially true in my world of financial education, where we start teaching kids about money in Pre-K.

You made it through the holiday bustle and maybe even found a few quiet moments to reflect on the year behind.  For me, the anticipation of returning to a “normal” schedule again is more appealing as each day passes.  As our family prepares to resume the regular routine, we are doing what many families do – plan ahead.  But, if you spent a little more during the holidays than you had intended, you may be dreading the looming holiday bills.  Here are a few tips from some of my past blog posts that might be helpful to get your family started on the right financial foot this year:

Create a Teachable Moment from Holiday Money Mistakes

January – A time for reflection

Money Tips from Octogenarians

Cash in those gift cards now!

The January “Allowance” Lesson

Wishing you and your family a money savvy year ahead.

Susan

No, it’s not money, or another designer something or another.  It’s advice.  Advice Millennials really don’t want – but they need. Now.  Before it’s too late. Here are a few showstoppers to weave in to the upcoming holiday time you’ll spend together:

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