ANNOUNCEMENT:
I’m so excited to be launching my first feature series on my blog starting this month!
“Teaching Your Children About Money”
I love sharing my financial experiences and tips with you. But what I love even more is when my readers get a chance to share that with each other.
I don’t have to tell you how important it is to teach our children about money. In fact, you told ME in my recent Reader Survey. So this is my solution:
Feature stories directly from you about your kids and money. I’m sure you can rattle off all the pros and cons of what you were taught as a child, and perhaps how you have done things differently with your own. I want to hear about it.
All you need to do is email me at [email protected]ybankdreams.com.
What is one critical thing you learned about money as a child that you still practice today? Leave your answer in the comments below.
My children are too young for me to start financial 101. Except for a recent trip to a garage sale (read more here), my 2-year-old has never spent her own money before.
So I am not qualified to lead this charge into teaching our kids about money.
But perhaps you are?
Do you have a teachable moment that you could share with the rest of the Piggy Bank Dreams readers? If so, email me at [email protected] Use the subject heading “Teachable Moments”. I would love to feature your story!
I will be launching my first feature story very soon. Have you subscribed to my newsletter yet? Make sure you do that so you never miss a Teachable Moments update!
Join the Discussion: What was one thing you wish someone would have taught you about money when you were a child?
Ugh, we were taught NOTHING about money growing up, and made so many mistakes because of it. Thus, we’ve made it a top priority to teach our kids. I’ve even got my 12-year-old reading The Millionaire Next Door right now. 🙂
Such a great book, Laurie! Now THAT is a review I would love to read – from a 12-year-old. Kids understand a lot more than people give them credit for. Kudos to you for making this such a priority in your family. You’re such a great influence on me too.
I’m looking forward to this series! I wish I was taught that the key to getting something you want is saving and patience instead of credit and debt.
So glad to hear it, Monica! I’m looking forward to it too for the same reasons. I definitely agree that growing up with a “save up and pay” mentality goes a long way. I turned away from that when I got older and started giving into all the overwhelming noise in debt being a tool and quick wins.