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Random thoughts to keep you thinking about...
Get Into the Spirit of Giving...
It's that time of year again. A time to give thanks for the many blessings that we have in our lives. As parents you can do this in many ways, from donating your time, donating your expertise or making a financial donation to your favorite charity. If you are having a tough time getting into the spirit of giving, check out these sites for inspiration.
And now a message from the President...
Your Kids and Financial Literacy
Baltimore Raven NFL Linebacker Ray Lewis Discusses the Importance of Financial Literacy
While this interview was done awhile ago, Pro Linebacker Ray Lewis discusses the importance of young people having an understanding of financial literacy in this clip care of CNN Money's Strategy Sessions. (April 29, 2011). Parents this may be something that you want to share with your kids! Check it out here... or go to The Ray Lewis Foundation's website for more details.
It's never too early to get your kids on the right track financially. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, John C. Ninfo II, is making a positive impact on youngsters today with his CARE program. (CARE stands for Credit Abuse Resistance and Education Program.) The mission behind CARE is financial literacy whereby court staff, judges and trustees visit high schools and colleges to educate students on the best practices, tactics and techniques to use in order to survive financially in today's American economy.
More on the CARE program here...
"A Kid's Guide to Money"
Drawing off of the whole financial literacy thing is this cool little guide for kids. "A Kid's Guide to Money" has tons of lessons about money and life that parents can draw from. Best of all, it's free. Courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and the Learning Center and Money Museum, this little guide will come in handy especially when you begin to give your child an allowance.
Download "A Kid's Guide to Money" for free here...
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