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Money Books for Older Kids

Last week’s post about giving a money book to your young kids prompted some requests for recommended books for older kids, which is what this article is all about. The suggested age ranges are in parentheses. Story-based books A key difference between money books for young kids and money books for older kids is that […]

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Profitable Ideas: Profiting by Pausing, Quitting the Comparison Game, and More

Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. I’m trying a waiting period and I like it (MoneyNing). There’s power in a pause. The case for financial literacy education (NPR). It’s helpful when schools teach about personal finance, but parents are the best teachers for this topic. Credit card rewards programs can […]

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Profitable Ideas: The Urge to Merge, When a 4.5% CD Trumps a 5% CD, and More

Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay together longer (Science Daily). The research is in: “Married couples who have joint bank accounts not only have better relationships, but they fight less over money and feel better about how household finances are handled.” […]

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Profitable Ideas: The Heart of Generosity, Raising Savers,  and More

Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Giving from the heart really matters (Eternal Perspective Ministries). I love this article. There’s something very inspiring about young kids who develop hearts of compassion and put that compassion into action. Three ways to teach your kids to save money (Kiplinger). Some good examples […]

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