by Elisabeth Donati | Sep 6, 2010 | Financial Literacy News, Latest from Elisabeth
Many of you may have already noticed that when you offer to buy something for your child, he or she is usually eager to let you do it. Often this eagerness has little to do with how much the child actually wants the thing you’re offering to buy. He or she is just...
by Elisabeth Donati | Aug 17, 2009 | Allowance News, Financial Literacy News, Latest from Elisabeth
It’s hard to disagree with the idea that in life we trade one thing for another. We trade our time and energy for money. We trade our time and energy for food, water, shelter, protection, and a whole lot more. In addition to trading ‘things’, we...
by Elisabeth Donati | Apr 29, 2009 | Financial Literacy News, Latest from Elisabeth
Teens can do several things to find their place in a world full of other teens looking to do the same thing. There are two basic avenues teens can take to begin making money for themselves: 1) they can get a J.O.B. or 2) they can CREATE their own job by providing a...
by Elisabeth Donati | Apr 23, 2009 | Financial Literacy News, Latest from Elisabeth
You know that show, “Kids say the dardest things?” Well, I thought I’d do my own version but do it around money. So, last night I sat down with Jessica, my neighbor, who I have known since she was 1 year old (I can’t believe she’s 12...
by Elisabeth Donati | Mar 26, 2009 | Financial Literacy News
Someone forwarded a link to me today about Micropolix, a theme park in Spain I think, that, in their words, gives kids a taste of real life through ‘kiddie capitalism’. Although I think they are on the right track, as are most of the ventures like this, I...
by Elisabeth Donati | Oct 3, 2008 | Financial Literacy News, Financial Literacy/Intelligence, Latest from Elisabeth
My dad passed away unexpectedly last year and, as emotionally difficult as it was to go through his things, the family was heartened to find that Dad had quietly done us yet one more huge favor. He left behind impeccable financial records and a one-page letter telling...
