When it comes to college, many parents feel torn between supporting their child’s dreams and protecting their own financial future. It’s natural to want to help your child succeed, but when it comes to paying for higher education, there’s an important truth that often gets overlooked: students can borrow for college—parents Read more
When it comes to preparing kids for the future, we often think about education, manners, and life skills—but what about money? More specifically, what about investing? Teaching kids to invest is one of the most powerful ways to set them up for long-term financial success. It’s more than just numbers on a Read more
Compound Interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it … earns it. He who doesn’t … pays it. Albert Einstein Compound interest may be compound, but it’s not complex! First, let’s take a look at SIMPLE Interest …Let’s take $100, making simple interest of 5% a Read more
Why is it Important to Teach Kids to Save Money Saving money is a crucial life skill but not one that comes easily. 54% of American adults live paycheck to paycheck because they were never taught to make saving a priority. Starting to teach kids early will create a habit Read more
It’s December, and you know what that means … Christmas tree lots popping up, holiday music playing everywhere, and letters to Santa being written. Believe it or not, this is a perfect time to have some of those money conversations with your kids. Spending can easily get out of control this time Read more
It’s November, and you know what that means; the Christmas season is just around the corner. Of course, if you have been able to get out and visit any stores, you already know that. So, this is the perfect time to discuss your holiday shopping budget. Not overspending is always Read more
I have been hosting a free workshop called Money, Mommy & Me going on four years now, and this is one of the most common questions that I get asked – Why have I never heard of this Million Dollar Baby Plan before? Using Life Insurance, specifically cash value life Read more
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