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Why We Need to Teach Kids About Money in School

Yanely Espinal got a full-ride to an Ivey League College - but unwittingly amassed $20K worth of credit card debt while she was there. Her new book is a powerful reminder of why we need to teach kids about money in school.

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Why We Need to Teach Kids About Money in School

Financial Literacy . For Parents . For Teachers . Sustainability .

Canadian Winners at the “FinLit Oscars”

THREE Canadian organizations doing impactful work to help people understand money better, and benefit from the financial system, were recognized at the 2023 Money Awareness & Inclusion Awards. Learn about them and what is affectionately described as the "Finlit Oscars"!

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Can Any 17-Year-Old Canadian Become A Millionaire?

If you have a Canadian High School Senior, there may not be time for your local school to adopt personal finance classes. But your rising graduate can still read Douglas Price’s book on how to become a Millionaire in their lifetime.

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Remember Shopping From Home At Midnight?

It really was easier to develop wise spending habits when shopping could only be done in person, during store-open-hours, with cash. But parents, take heart, you can easily re-insert some of that old-fashioned friction into your child's use of money.

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Remember Shopping From Home At Midnight?

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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Can Kids Be Mini-Inflation-Fighting Superheroes?

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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Holiday Weekends Are a Great Time to Teach Kids About Money

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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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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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