Parents sometimes struggle to start the initial money conversation, especially when there is family debt. To help you get started, I invited Laurie from The Frugal Farmer to share with you how they told their kids about the family debt, and the difference it made in their lives. December 2012: I remember the day, if not the date, like it was yesterday. It was the day we sat down and
View Blog...Today I’m over at my good friend Kerry’s blog, Breadwinning Mama sharing the legacy I want to pass on to my girls. Here’s a sneak peek.
View Blog...Hello, my name is Tanya and I used to be a mindless spender. Thankfully, it was never so bad that I went into debt, but nevertheless, I spent a lot of money on things I don’t even remember or care about. I bought things because I was bored or stressed, and a new pair of shoes made me happy until I realized they hurt my feet and no amount of
View Blog...As I drive my kids from activity to activity, or simply to the store to run a quick errand, I’ve discovered one of the greatest gifts – I suddenly have a captive audience. No TV, no computer, no random toy on the floor. In short, no distractions, and as such, it’s the perfect time for a little conversation.
View Blog...What are your teenagers doing this summer? Are they working or are they sleeping till noon and hanging out with friends? Up until I was 14 my summers were pretty quiet around our house. But one of my girl friends wasn’t so lucky. Both her parents and my parents were gone all day, everyday, so we were pretty much on our own. To make sure she stayed out of trouble,
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On Wednesday, I’ll share the different ways you can save money for your child’s college education, but today I’m excited to announce that Average Joe interviewed me for his inaugural podcast of Stacking Benjamins. During my interview, I share some summer money activities for you and your kids.
View Blog...I’m a new guest contributor to The Momiverse, a wonderful website that caters to moms and their many unique needs (I’m pretty sure dads are welcome too! :D). On their website, I share 3 Tips to Help Your Children Manage Their Holiday Loot.
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SHANNON RYAN, CFP®