What a great sign! Busy teens are involved, living life fully, exploring lots of different activities and opportunities. I hope all busy teens grow into busy adults. As a busy adult, how do you find time to fortify yourself, your foundation, so you have the energy to enjoy your pursuits? I am finding that, if… Continue Reading
When I was young, I had very specific beliefs about money: I really and truly believed that wealthy people were shallow and not very smart. (My parents were academics, so you can see how I arrived at that conclusion.) I also believed that money was a pain. I never had enough, and whenever I wanted… Continue Reading
Have your teen set a financial freedom goal that sounds something like, “I will have $X by age X that will allow me to be completely financially free so I can have _________, be ______________, do _____________, and help _____________ without financial worries or constraints.” Teach your teen the habit of tracking his/her money. Use… Continue Reading
√ Practice: Does your teen employ a system of money management that has their money lined up with their current needs, wants, future goals, and commitment to the greater good of humanity? √ Talk: Does your teen talk about money with people who can teach them about it? Do you talk about money at the… Continue Reading
Sean Covey, in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, advises readers to identify those aspects of life that they can control and those that they can’t control. When teens are learning how money works and how to manage their money effectively, they move this area of life out of their “Circle of… Continue Reading