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Hi, I'm Amanda. I teach kids about money.

Sounds cool. Credentials, please?

Glad you asked! I'm a 12-year Personal Finance blogger at the Houston Chronicle + my site, FrugalConfessions.com.

I'm also a Certified Financial Education Instructor, and a 2017 Plutus Grant Recipient for my signature kid money program, the Mt. Everest Money Simulation: A Kid's Educational Adventure.

Latest Money Education Content…

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  7 Stock Apps for Kids (Learn about & Start Investing)June 20, 2022
  Stock apps for kids that will help teach them how the stock market works, PLUS, let them make parent-approved trades. Most parents understand the need for their kids to learn …
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  23 Powerful Teen Money Challenges (Oh, the Learning!)May 23, 2022
  Your teen's about to self-discover all kinds of important money lessons with these fun teen money challenges. How do you get teenagers excited about learning to manage their money? Wellllll…one …
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  14 Books About Money for KindergartenMay 16, 2022
  How do I teach my kindergartener about money? I read him these books about money for kindergarten AND give him an allowance. How do I teach my kindergartner about money? …
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  17 Easy Boy Crafts to Sell (Plus Pricing Help)May 9, 2022
  Easy boy crafts to sell for market day at school, for a summer side business, and more. Crafts they’ll get excited about! I’ve noticed something: lots of market day and …
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  11 Halloween Family Night Ideas (for some Spooky Fun)May 6, 2022
  Halloween family night ideas to add some spooky fun to your evening. Plus, I share how we set up our own family date nights. My husband, son, and I are …
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  14 Thanksgiving Activities for High School Students (Get Engagement)May 5, 2022
  Find silly and educational ways to keep your teens engaged with these Thanksgiving activities for high school students. Looking for Thanksgiving activities for high school students? Let me help you …