Turn Money Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

Turn Money Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

Welcome back to another week of how to raise a money savvy kid! Last week, we talked about teaching kids how to budget and this week we’re going to talk about some equally important money lessons. Money mistakes happen to the best of us. Sometimes we may not stay within our budget or we may get a little too out of control with our credit cards. Whatever the case may be, money mistakes happen. Kids can make money mistakes too, but rather than letting the moment pass, you can turn money mistakes into teachable moments. Money mistakes happen. You think you’re going to have enough and you don’t. You spend more than you have and then have to go without. You get into debt and then…

8 Ways to Start Fixing Your Credit

Credit cards are almost unavoidable. I say almost, because they really aren’t necessary. Especially with most banks offering a Debit card that also carries a credit card logo. Personally speaking, I try to avoid having credit cards as I’m still trying to pay off one of my cards. If you’re like me, and many others, you may have run into problems with your credit cards. Today, I want to share some tips and advice on how to start fixing your credit. Because what you do today or did yesterday, will affect your financial future. Easy credit just might be the greatest seductress of the modern era. We’ve all seen the commercials, and the lure of credit card sometimes can’t be resisted. If you have fallen…

Financial Tips for College Students

Back to school isn’t just for younger children and teenagers. Many college students are getting ready to go back to school as well. From moving into dorms to budgeting for text books, soon enough many cities across the country will be swelled with eager students. I never had the typical college experience, but many of my classmates from high school did. As we were all figuring out our options during our Junior and Senior years, I wish someone had imparted some of these financial tips for college students. Student loans can add up quickly if you aren’t careful and though you can certainly find free money for college, it still couldn’t hurt to be financially smart when it comes to college. For many individuals, college…