by Elaine | Sep 30, 2022 | Misc, Teach Young People to Budget
If you consider the basic skills to be “just reading, writing, and arithmetic” read on. There’s more to these than meets the eye. The need to learn these skills is undeniable. Being able to read and write makes it possible to communicate in written...
by Elaine | Aug 31, 2022 | Misc, Teach Young People to Budget
Brain-teasers are a fun way of keeping the brain nimble which can help when it comes to budgeting. I like to play Scrabble. The first few times I played, though, I mostly got letters that were only worth 1 or 2 points. I still like to play Scrabble, but I wait for...
by Elaine | May 29, 2022 | Teach Young People to Budget
This blog includes ideas on budgeting homework for young people. For teenagers considering moving out, the assignments may be eye openers about how much money they’ll need to earn in order to support the lifestyle they want to live. For young kids, the homework...
by Elaine | Nov 19, 2021 | Teach Young People to Budget
November is financial literacy month, so it’s perfect timing to talk about kids and money. Parents and teachers are major influences when it comes to how children view money, which includes how money is earned and spent. I routinely hear the phrase “the...