5 Essential Money Lessons Every Kid Should Learn Early
And how to start building their financial future today As parents, we teach kids to say “please” and “thank you” - but do we teach them how to save, spend,…
Start Small, Think Big: How Early Money Habits Set the Stage for Future‑Savings Success
When it comes to teaching kids about money, the most important lesson might be this: you don’t have to wait. According to West Virginia University Extension, financial education should begin…
Why UTMA Accounts Make Sense for Helping Grown Children (Not Just for College)
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Hannah Erin Lang (“She’s 7 Years Old. Her Parents Are Saving to Support Her When She’s 30.”, Aug. 25, 2025) highlights a growing…
Do You Really Understand Money? Take the Quiz
August 20, 2025 Think you’re financially savvy? A recent MarketWatch article suggests that most people overestimate their money knowledge. In fact, this short five-question quiz below revealed surprising gaps in…
Financial Literacy Scores Stuck at 49%: How Families Can Break the Cycle
August 19, 2025 A recent study from the TIAA Institute and GFLEC (Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center) paints a sobering picture of America’s financial literacy landscape: national financial literacy scores…
Global Wealth Gap Explained: How Families Can Protect Their Future
August 18, 2025 The Financial Times recently highlighted a sobering reality: global wealth is concentrating faster than ever before. At the same time, a Pew Research Center survey found that…
Building Wealth Early through Mandatory Financial Literacy Education
August 15, 2025 Financial literacy isn't just a life skill—it's a foundation for long-term financial well-being and generational equity. In her March 14, 2025 article, Kristina Vorndran makes a compelling case:…
Investing During Global Conflict: Why Staying the Course Matters More Than Ever
August 14, 2025 Global conflict has always had the power to shake financial markets and stir anxiety among investors. For everyday families, headlines about war or political unrest can create…
Can AI Save the Planet—or Cost Us More?
August 12, 2025 Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a cornerstone of modern life—powering everything from entertainment recommendations to medical breakthroughs. But alongside the promise comes a significant challenge: energy consumption.…
Investing for Your Teenager is the Ultimate Long-Term Gift
August 11, 2025 As children grow into teenagers, their relationship with money changes dramatically. They begin making more of their own spending decisions, setting goals for the near future, and—perhaps…