Call me the Grinch of Valentine’s Day. I’m a tad irritated with how we are forced to celebrate Valentine’s Day at school these days. I’m also wondering exactly what we are teaching children about money and values with these activities. Both of my boys had to give Valentine’s Day cards to everyone in their class…
Category Archives: Schools
Blind Leading The Blind – Why Parents Need Help Teaching Kids About Money
I’m the first to admit that I had a lot to learn about personal finance. And sadly, I didn’t get smart about it until a few years ago. While I might have come a long way, I’m still learning. All of this leads me to wonder: just how qualified am I – and other parents…
Financial Literacy In Schools: What We Can Learn From Australia
It’s never been more important for kids to be educated about financial literacy than today. As the country’s economic woes deepen, we need to prepare the next generation to be smarter and more fiscally responsible with their money than this generation was. As parents, we can do this on an individual level, but imagine the…
