Money Prodigy Manifesto
#1: You – Yes, YOU – can teach your kids about money.
Even if you don’t understand it all yourself. Even if you haven’t been the best with your own money over the years. Even if your parents never taught you about money. Even if you don’t know where to start. Even if you aren’t confident with money management – I promise.
You just need to add some guidance + a clear strategy to your own Mama Gut (intuition) to give your kiddo the kind of education you wish you'd gotten.
#2: Your child is capable of becoming a Money Prodigy.
Every kiddo can become a Money Prodigy by the time they get their hands on a paycheck from a job-job.
#3: School is not where money learning is taking place.
Facts + Studies are in: Your kid’s not learning money management at school. At least not the kind they need to be successful adults.
#4: Money cannot be taught by boring worksheets.
Boring, 2-D worksheets are NOT enough to teach your kid to think on their feet when caught in money situations. Remember YOUR last money snafu? Did that money word problem you solved back in 8th grade math class help you out? Didn’t think so.
#5: There is no, 1, “right” Allowance Kid Money System (allowances, chore commissions, etc.) out there.
Because the “right” Kid Money System for your child? Is the one that allows them to self-discover the money goals you have for them. It’s not the one so-and-so’s mother is doing for your kid’s friend, and it’s not the one that a certain financial guru is telling you to do.
#6: The worst money education out there? Is the one that doesn’t take place.
I've interviewed over 20 Mama Bears just like you, and 17 of them said they received little to no money education from their parents. Let's end that cycle, right here, right now.
We create Money Educational Adventures that meet your kid where they’re at right now, then fills in their education gap to get them to Money Prodigy status.
Sounds Cool. But What are Your Credentials to Teach Personal Finance?
Glad you asked! On top of being an 8-year Personal Finance blogger veteran at the Houston Chronicle + my site, FrugalConfessions.com, I'm also a Certified Financial Education Instructor through the NFEC (National Financial Educators Council).
What exactly is a Money Prodigy Anyway?
Click here to learn about the 5 characteristics of a Money Prodigy.
I want to get started now
Head on over to the blog for some money resources to get started today.
So what makes a Money Prodigy?
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Money-Growth Oriented
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Money Goal-Trendsetter
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Debt Cycle-Resistant
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Money Fluent
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Entrepreneurial-Spirited
What people are saying about my Money Work
My kids were fortunate enough to do go through the Mt. Everest Money Simulation. They are homeschooled and LOVED it!
… The practicality and usefulness of her methods has made a huge impact on my family’s budget.
The Everest Simulation was so interactive and interesting. I liked the setting, and how you had to save Erik. I also liked how interactive it was – you had your own paper and you were able to see the other people in the simulation.
When my Mom asked me if I wanted to do the Everest Money Simulation, I was nervous about meeting new people and wasn’t sure if I would know enough about money to be helpful. I really liked interacting with other kids like me, and being part of a team. I learned how important it is to set a money goal, and what it takes to meet a goal in time for whatever you are saving for. I think it was a fun way to learn with other kids about money! Now, I think about money more. I think more about things in the future, and what I might need to save to get there. I’m more comfortable working with other kids, and I’m more curious about Everest – I want to know more!
…Amanda's insights into the neglected but critical corners of most people's financial closets prompted me to make some incredibly important and doable overhauls in just a few weeks. I and my family are much more secure and well-set as a consequence.
… I've changed my mindset, thanks to your course. I was one of those people fearing to look at their bank account and now I feel like I'm in charge – it's cool…
Where my Money Work has appeared
I'm a Certified Financial Education Instructor, and my Superpower is both handling money + teaching others how to do the same. Still, I'm obligated to tell you that I'm not a financial advisor (you can stalk my About page for more about me), and that this site is for information and entertainment purposes only (thank goodness, right? Your kid doesn't need another snooze-fest educational site). The content herein should not be mistaken for professional financial advice. It's highly recommended that you seek advice from a professional for serious financial matters...(pssst: that was a PSA for the parents because your kid is at the lucky age of life where they're not likely going to get into any of those...specifically if they stick around here!). This site and I may be compensated for expressing personal opinions regarding featured products and services.
