1. What is one key thing God wants our money to teach us? Addressing the issue of money and understanding money problems doesn’t begin with money and budget information; it begins with surrender. You and I will never use money the way it was meant to be used, and we […]
Read More1. How Credit Cards and Interest Rates Work Since you can normally get your own credit card at around 18 years old, it seems like common sense to teach high school students about the intricacies of credit. I’ve seen far too many young people run up huge credit card balances […]
Read MoreExperience is a good teacher; it helps you learn life’s lessons in unforgettable ways. When it comes to your finances, however, experience can sometimes come at a cost you can’t afford. Fortunately, you can master good money management skills by learning from the experiences of others. Take a look at […]
Read MoreApril is Financial Literacy Month and the purpose is to bring awareness to basic principles of personal finance. Children and adults routinely fail basic financial literacy questions and personal finance is not a part of the vast majority of schools’ curriculum. This month, however, we encourage you to take a […]
Read MoreThe first lesson is having the right money mind-set the way you think about money is extremely important to your financial outcomes, money and personal finances should not be intimidating or something you don’t think you have absolute control over, you must maintain a positive and optimistic perspective and take […]
Read MoreIt takes a lot of time and discipline to become money smart. It doesn’t happen overnight. Some people go through life never saving and living pay-check to pay-check. Learning how to be able to handle your money at an early age may not seem sexy, but it will certainly put […]
Read MoreAs parents, we strive to arm our children with the necessary skills and knowledge that will guide them through life. A critical yet often overlooked part of this toolkit is financial literacy. Grasping money management from an early age can have a profoundly positive impact on a child’s life, setting […]
Read MoreFrom tying their shoelaces up to riding a bike and driving a car, as parents we often teach our children several practical and life lessons over the years. However, basic lessons in personal finance are, more often than not, overlooked. For many, money tends to be a taboo subject, in […]
Read MoreNo matter your age or your financial status, there is always more to learn about improving your financial management, and it has nothing to do with making more money. Money management is a skill that one must learn and if one can learn to manage the money they already have, […]
Read MorePersonal Finance Financial freedom is a state where you have enough savings and investments to live the life of your dreams without having to rely on a job. Middle-class households often teach their children to live below their means. Although their intention is noble, it may promote a fearful relationship […]
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