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What’s Wrong with Practical Money Skills for Life from VISA

May 9, 2012

We all know that VISA is in the “use our money so we can charge you compound interest on the balance and make a lot of money from your inability to pay it back in full because you never learned about money” business. And you know what? That’s their right as a company residing in [...]

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Burning Question: When is the best time to teach my children about money?

April 23, 2012

The best time to teach your children about money is the day they are born by making sure you are setting the best example. As soon as they become aware that people trade money for things, it’s time to explain where the money comes from. As soon as you realize they think money comes from [...]

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Made in America: China’s Financial Literacy Program

April 17, 2012

California-based Camp Millionaire Makes Global Debut SANTA BARBARA — April 16, 2012 – While certain U.S. agencies are looking busy convening meetings about how best to improve this nation’s financial literacy, people from other countries are using a U.S.-based program to get right down to business. “A solid financial education program crosses borders,” says Elisabeth [...]

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Financial Freedom – What you are doing, and NOT doing, to create it.

July 22, 2011

I once heard Harv Eker, the author of Secrets of The Millionaire Mind, say during his Millionaire Mind Intensive… “We have two kinds of habits…habits we DO and habits we DON’T do.” Simply said, you’re either in the habit of doing something or in the habit of NOT doing something. This is important to contemplate [...]

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Camp Millionaire and The Money Game on Fox Business News!

July 19, 2011

Hi all, Well, last friday, the 15th of July, was fun here at Creative Wealth in the morning. I got a call from Megan at Fox Business News about the interview I ‘thought’ we were doing on the phone or something (what was I thinking). She said something about coming to get me in a [...]

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What Kids Think About Money

July 11, 2011

(Guest Blog – by Jan Ruskin) What Kids Believe You might be surprised to know that, by the time kids graduate high school, they will probably have adopted the two following limiting beliefs: Money can cause a lot of problems. It’s better to give than to receive. You might NOT be surprised, though, if either [...]

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How To Pay Your Kids to Learn About Money

June 13, 2011

We often suggest to our inquiring parents that they pay their kids to read some of those great financial books out there. (Yes, pay!) Pay your kids $25 to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad; paying AFTER they give you a book report on each chapter and have a meaningful conversation with you about what they [...]

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The Joys of Just Enough – Financial Freedom 101

May 26, 2011

Too much stuff Why does it seem that the older I get, the more simple I want my life? And why has it taken me years to figure that out? I think the answer lies in the fact that I’ve been teaching financial education for so many years, and had the privilege to talk to [...]

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Book Review: Demystifying Headhunters

May 17, 2011

Veteran Recruiter & Career Coach, Judi Perkins, Reveals Secrets to Landing Perfect Job! Standing out in the job market is more difficult today than it’s ever been before! For one thing, recent downsizing has led to more candidates for fewer jobs. On top of that, the 24/7 convenience of the Internet has made applying for positions [...]

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Teaching kids about interest

April 27, 2011

Here’s a great article entitled, “5 lessons to teach kids how interest works” written by Tamara E. Holmes: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/five-credit-lessons-teach-kids-how-iinterest-works-1267.php To subscribe to this blog, just click here. Once or twice a week, you’ll receive my musings about financial education for kids and teens (and us big kids, too)! Please know that sometimes my ideas will [...]

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