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Every $pend Counts

We offer practical tips, reflections on everyday life, shared experiences, and book reviews chosen for their ability to help raise money-smart young people. Let's shape a future where kids understand how and why every purchase, big or small, can move them closer to the life they want.

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Why are the possible answers “Yes” or “Not Applicable”?

Our mindful spending tool makes it easy to think about a possible purchase more than once. Learn how super-smart kids helped us understand why we had to change the possible answers for some of DIMS SCORE® Calculator questions very early on.

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We’re in the “think more” versus the “feel bad” business!

As we head into our 10th year of making learning about money immediately helpful to youth, we want to be clear: Gifting Sense is NOT in the “feel bad” business, but rather in the “think more” business. Learn why careful spending doesn't have to be "bad tasting medicine".

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DIMS SCORE® Questions . Teacher Resources .

Total Cost Doesn’t Impact a DIMS SCORE®!

We aim to help youth uncover all the costs associated with a purchase they want. The decision as to whether or not spending that amount of money makes sense for a family - is theirs alone – as it should be.

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Child Development . For Parents . Holiday Hacks . Smart Gifting .

Can Kids Be Mini-Inflation-Fighting Superheroes?

Looking for some good news? Learn how easy it is to get your kids in on the fight against inflation. They feel empowered, you feel understood. It's a win-win!

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Allowance . Child Development . For Parents . Holiday Hacks .

Holiday Weekends Are a Great Time to Teach Kids About Money

We are often asked when is the best time to teach kids about money? Our quick answer is: When they want some! Which is why holiday weekends, with all of their open invitations to spend, are a perfect starting place.

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Child Development . Financial Literacy . For Parents . For Teachers .

Gifting Sense Recognized at the MAIAs

Gifting Sense was recognized as one of the Best Non-profit School-aged Financial Education Programs at the 2022 MAIAs. Learn all about the Money Awareness & Inclusion Awards and who else won.

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Child Development . Financial Literacy . For Parents . For Teachers .

Answering Chicago’s “Questions to Pose”

The Financial Education Initiative at the University of Chicago developed a set of questions parents and community members can ask schools to understand if a financial education program is high-quality and unbiased. We answered all of them.

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Financial Literacy . For Parents . For Teachers . Inspiring Financial Writers .

Bruce Sellery Knew This Was Coming

Bruce Sellery knew financial technology was going to result in the continued abstraction of money when he wrote his 2011 book, which is why it is worth reading now more than ever. Welcome to 2022, where even buskers in Central Park accept digital payment!

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We’re An Atomic Habit!

An atomic habit is a tiny behavior that can produce remarkable results. Learn why thinking before buying has earned "atomic habit" status and how easy it is to give the young people in your life the incredible power of spending with a plan.

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Child Development . For Parents . Inspiring Financial Writers . Smart Gifting .

Get Her “Rich Girl, Broke Girl” Instead

Kelley Keehn’s eleventh personal finance book offers a series of succinct composite narratives that just might be able to prevent your daughter from experiencing financial heartbreak, on top of the traditional kind. Sounds like a meaningful holiday gift.

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Child Development . Financial Literacy . For Parents . For Teachers .

Should We Use A Different Acronym?

Feel like you are living in the movie Groundhog Day? Back to school is supposed to be the high season for fresh starts. Maybe we can get closer to that ideal if we use a different acronym than "Return to Office"?

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Child Development . DIMS SCORE® Questions . Teacher Resources .

Gifting Sense Is On Outschool!

There are now THREE ways kids can learn how to spend with a plan: have them calculate the DIMS SCORE® for a possible purchase at home, at school or on Outschool!

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DIMS SCORE® Questions . For Parents . For Teachers . Inspiring Financial Writers .

The Real Cost of Scarcity

"Scarcity" is a book that strikes us a very reasonable explanation for why kids who constantly live with less, fail to "get the memo" on how to build a solid financial future. It also explains why the DIMS SCORE® Calculator helps children from all economic realities develop money-smarts.

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