Is your teen ready to leave home and live independently?
· Most schools leave financial education to the parents. · Teach your teen to be money smart! Make sure they: o Know how...
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parentsfin
May 26, 20232 min read
When should you open an investment account for your teen?
With the ability to buy fractional (partial) shares you can start with very little money Education your child about saving, investing,...
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parentsfin
Apr 29, 20231 min read
Want to educate yourself or your children about financial basics?
Check out these story-based books: Raising Financially Independent Children Financially Independent Teens Topics include · ...
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parentsfin
Mar 28, 20231 min read
College financial aid offers- Be careful when comparing
College financial aid offers- Be careful when comparing The cost of college is not the number you see on the financial aid award. Many...
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parentsfin
Feb 19, 20231 min read
Want to educate yourself or your children about financial basics?
Check out these story-based books: Raising Financially Independent Children Financially Independent Teens Topics include · Budgeting...
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parentsfin
Jan 28, 20231 min read
Comparing college costs. The line at the bottom of the financial aid statement is not where to start
Comparing college costs is not as straightforward as reading the financial aid award. College financial aid offers do not differentiate...
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parentsfin
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Budgeting helps you get a better handle on your money
We all could use a little guidance when it comes to reducing our “optional” spending. See what Sylvia did in her budget. Sylvia was...
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parentsfin
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Achieve Financial Literacy. Guides for Teens, Parents and Adults
Our books, posts and blogs focus on helping children and adults achieve financial literacy. Raising Financially Independent Children...
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parentsfin
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Learn basic finance concepts for you and your children
What does financial independence mean: • Feeling comfortable with money • Being able to make trade offs • Being able to...
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parentsfin
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Do you know why it is important to starting saving for retirement NOW?
The power of compounding means that every extra year that your money is invested can have a big impact on the total that you will have...
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parentsfin
Dec 28, 20221 min read
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT- IMPROVE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
§ Have a budget in place § Increase your savings rate § Have a plan for retirement § Teach your children the value of money § ...
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parentsfin
Dec 10, 20221 min read
College financial aid offers- Be careful when comparing
The cost of college is not the number you see on the financial aid award. Many people just look at the bottom line when they see a...
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parentsfin
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Why should your child get their first credit card at 16?
Did you know that landlords may require a certain credit score to rent their property? And that credit scores may be used to set interest...
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parentsfin
Feb 22, 20221 min read
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
Are you looking for more information on how to optimize your senior’s educational choices? Is vocational school or college the better...
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