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10 Money Do’s to Raising Financially Confident Kids
Talking to their kids about money remains a missed opportunity for so many parents. It’s my hope that I can help parents reconsider how they look at money and their kids. Many times, parents tell me...
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10 Money Mistakes Parents Make with Their Kids
On Monday, I shared 10 Money Do’s to Raising Financially Confident Kids and today we’re going to examine some money don’ts or money mistakes. These are common stumbling blocks for many parents but...
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The Benefits of Talking to Kids about Money
As I shared with you last week, I had the opportunity to be on Money Matters with Dino last Sunday. I had a great time with Dino and Phil talking about one of my favorite topics: children and money. I...
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How to Start the Money Conversation with Your Kids
I have always encouraged parents to start talking to their kids about money immediately. The sooner those conversations begin, the easier it will be for you to help shape your children’s money habits...
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
I am pleased to welcome my good friend, Stephanie, from VeegMama to The Heavy Purse. She and I connected at the Empowering Mothers Benefits Brunch last May. Her lifestyle blog promoters healthy living...
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Blog Round-Up: Week of July 28, 2014
It’s already August and I can’t believe how fast this summer is zooming by. It seems like the girls just got out of school, but they head back in a few weeks to my delight. We have plenty of things to...
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Build a Healthy Relationship with Your Wants
From young children shouting “I want” to grown-up “I wants”, wanting has a bad reputation. But has it earned that reputation? It’s true that buying everything we want mindlessly can get us into...
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Back to School Shopping Tips and Infographic
I can’t believe it’s back-to-school season already, but you can’t help but notice when you walk into the stores and see all the notebooks and backpacks on display. It’s a busy and expensive time of...
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Blog Round-Up: Week of August 4, 2014
It’s been another busy week as we start winding down Summer, but I don’t mind since Fall is my favorite season. On Monday, I shared with you why your wants aren’t the enemy. It is your response to...
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Back-to-School Shopping Teachable Money Moments
Lauren and Taylor are seasoned vets of managing their back-to-school budgets, and the conversations we have while the girls figure out their game plan are fantastic. Even though the stores are crowded...
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4 Guiding Money Principles Every Child (and Adult) Must Learn
When I was 13 years old, my father began giving me “money lessons” while we ate dinner, and I had no idea how these simple lessons would change my life. He didn’t focus on how money worked, but...
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Blog Round-Up: Week of August 11, 2014
Last week I had a girls week. It was just me, Lauren and Taylor and it was the best week. I planned to be out of the office but still had a list of things I needed to accomplish. Instead of crossing...
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How to Get Your Financial Affairs in Order and Protect Your Family When You...
Last week’s events reminded me how fragile life can be and how quickly it can turn topsy turvy when a loved one dies. As Benjamin Franklin so accurately noted, “In this world nothing can be said to be...
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How to Talk to Your Parents about Their Finances
Death is often a topic we avoid, but one we cannot escape either. The loss of a loved one will always be difficult, but you can help reduce the amount of stress by completing my 7 Steps to Put Your...
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Blog Round-Up: Week of August 18, 2014
It’s been a great and busy summer, but I am ready for the girls to head back-to-school next week. We’ve pretty much completed their school shopping, and they are excited for their first day back. For...
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Understanding Long-Term Care and How to Pay for It
Long Term Care is a very personal issue to me. The only argument I ever remember having with my father was on the topic of long term care. He was a doctor and did not believe he needed it. He would...
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Wanted: Your Questions on Long-Term Care
On Monday, I talked about how long term care affects all of us. It’s a subject that we often ignore and sometimes stick our heads in the sand over. With 7 out of 10 people requiring long-term...
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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! I’ve labored this hard this year, so I’m looking forward to enjoying a day off and having fun with my family and friends. To those who celebrate labor day, I hope you are enjoying a...
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A Look into Long-Term Care Infographic
Long-term care remains a topic that many people avoid or delay creating an action plan for because too many believe (or hope) that they will never need long-term care assistance. The reality is that...
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Your Long-Term Care Questions Answered
Thank you for sending me your long-term care questions. It is a topic that I have much passion around and unfortunately many people delay having these important conversations with their loved ones,...
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