Sep 3, 2010
The Tenets Of Financial Literacy
At the turn of the millennium, more people are starting to realize that the world is wealthy. The power of today’s system allows one to find ways to achieve financial freedom without the critical essence of hard work. With smart work, there is a different sense and approach to life. Sadly, the current educational system is left with classical teaching. Most of the things that we learn in college... read more
Aug 29, 2010
Kids And Money – Financial Literacy Lessons You Can Share
Often parents become frustrated with their childrens’ irresponsibility with money. Usually this attitude stems from a lack of understanding in regards to money management. Parents must teach their children practical money management skills to help them live a financially rewarding life. The concept of ‘kids and money’ raises many questions for parents that want to teach their kids about... read more
Aug 25, 2010
Financial Literacy for Kids – how to teach your kids about money. Explaining interest to a child
Up until the ages of 7 or 8 children are literally being programmed by their environment, what they see, touch, hear and most importantly feel, shapes the ‘rules’ they create in their subconscious minds. These rules then dictate their values, beliefs and actions and can be difficult to reshape. With financial education absent from the curriculum in most schools, it’s... read more
Aug 22, 2010
Financial Literacy: The Key to Greater Wealth
When it comes to financial skills and knowledge, most people can be considered as functionally illiterate. This is the startling and worrisome discovery of policy makers, educators, and financial experts in several studies conducted to assess the capacity of consumers in managing their personal finances. That is why there is a growing interest among people to improve their financial literacy or the... read more
Aug 17, 2010
Tips to Teaching Financial Life Skills to Kids
Future success for our youth is dependent on quality life skills programs. These programs provide young people the scaffolding they need to become successful adults.Life Skills Programs are most effective when started young and continued throughout the teen years. By providing these opportunities to prepare for adulthood young people are more likely to be successful as they enter into the real world. There... read more
