Stop Kids’ Holiday Greed Before it Starts
Stop Kids’ Holiday Greed Before it Starts
With the culture constantly focused on shopping and gift-giving this time of year, it’s no surprise that kids of all ages can be struck with a strong case of Holiday Greed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With some planning and clear communication, you can shift the focus of the season from greed […]
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Some people hate shopping. For others, “retail therapy” is how they celebrate good news, forget bad news or relieve boredom. And they’re not imagining the good feeling they get from shopping. Beyond getting something new, shopping temporarily alters the brain chemistry by boosting dopamine, the chemical in the brain that controls the reward and pleasure […]
Read More5 Essential Financial Lessons to Teach Your Kids
If you’re a parent, you have the power to shape your children’s financial futures. From a very young age, kids see how you conduct your financial life, and will follow your lead as they start to earn, save and spend money. Be sure you are modeling the types of behaviors that will lead to your […]
Read More5 Ways to Save as a Holiday Party Guest
It won’t be long before the invitations to holiday celebrations start rolling in. If you typically attend multiple parties during the holiday season, the cost of being a party guest can really start to add up. Between the festive outfits, hostess gifts and potluck contributions, you can find your holiday budget stretched beyond its limits. […]
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