I recently attended a birthday for one of my kids’ friends, and was blown away by the amount of cash gifts they received. Apparently, giving cash is cool again, and I was impressed by the generosity from mostly family members, … Continue reading
The June 2009 edition of Money magazine featured an article on how to Unspoil Your Kids. The article included an interesting chart outlining “What to Teach When,” as suggested by Jon and Eileen Gallo, authors of The Financially Intelligent Parent. … Continue reading
Many readers are aware of my interest in improving financial education for young people. If there is any silver lining to be found on today’s tough economic condition, it is that more parents and grandparents are willing to invest in … Continue reading
There’s something about children that tugs at our heartstrings and makes us want to keep them safe and protect them from heartbreaks of any kind. That’s why we feel upset and sad when we see their big eyes fill with … Continue reading
What a difference a few decades makes! In the 1980′s capitalism was on the march as many technological advances were made. An entrepreneurial spirit spread across the country. That carried over into the 1990′s, and went into overdrive in the … Continue reading
