Several parents have approached me recently in hopes of gaining some assistance on how to discourage materialism within their children. They share how they have read a variety of resources, including the articles from our website. They also speak of how they have had heart-to-heart talks with their children and stressed the importance not being [...]
No Child Left Behind, the federal mandate that was implemented by the Bush administration five years ago, is up for review. After participating in a roundtable discussion sponsored by Congressman Scott and reviewing the recent TIME magazine article regarding No Child Left Behind, it is difficult to understand how we can continue to hold educators, [...]
What would your money say if it could talk? I know, this sounds like a child-like and silly question, but it does have some merit to it. If we were to sit down and honestly assess our financial health, spending habits, and saving efforts, I am certain that our funds would have a lot to [...]
It is a known fact that young people between the ages of 13-19 are forever challenging those of us that have brought them into the world and sometimes dream about taking them out of it. {popin} They demand the latest fashions. They must have the most advanced electronics and technological gadgets. Their hair and nails [...]
{popin}On Saturday, June 14, 2008, Nationwide Insurance brought its innovative five-city economic empowerment and financial literacy tour to Richmond, Virginia. The event’s keynote speaker was Tavis Smiley, an individual that is well-known for his efforts to educate, empower, and encourage all people, but specifically African-Americans. As I received the call, inviting me to attend the [...]
Many times, a parent will ask me when I think is a good time to get their children involved in the subject of investing. I really believe that the age at which a parent gets the ball rolling with their child depends on the financial maturity of the child. For some, it can be as [...]
