Category Archives: Investing

Adopt a Class or School – Change a Life Campaign

We’re working with Sammy Rabbit on his “Adopt a Class or School – Change a Life” campaign. If you’d like to participate, email me. Details are below. “Adopt a Class Change a Life” Campaign Special Teach Children SMART Money Habits! … Continue reading

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Great Holiday Gifts: Board Games that Teach Money Concepts to Kids

Board games are always great gifts for the holidays.  And board games that teach kids money skills are doubly great!  The key is to sneak in the “money conversation” as you play. For example, the popular Game of Life oozes … Continue reading

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The Young Investor, Projects and Activities for Making Your Money Grow – A Review

Ryan had a race this past weekend just east of Los Angeles.   It was a 7-hour drive and the perfect opportunity for me to use my passenger time to review The Young Investor, Projects and Activities for Making Your … Continue reading

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To Invest or Not to Invest

I cut an article out of the paper today to share with Nathan.  He had invested in Walmart several years ago because he liked the idea of them going green.  He knew that a big company like Walmart could make a difference. He … Continue reading

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Kids Earning Money? Set Up a Roth IRA

I took Nathan and Ryan to our broker this morning to discuss Roth IRAs. Both boys have jobs and I thought it was time to have them begin thinking about their retirement. John and I decided to match any money … Continue reading

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