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Financial Literacy
Before you start planning how to use your money, it's important to understand the difference between needs and wants. Needs are what you need to survive, like a place to live and enough food to eat. Wants are what you might like, but you don't have to have them immediately. Understanding these two things can help you plan for the future.


Financial Literacy Books for Kids: The Mommy, Can You Teach Me? Series
The Mommy, Can You Teach Me? series helps children learn about money, budgeting, saving, and investing through relatable stories with Destiny and Trey.

Annette Harris
Aug 33 min read


5 Fun Games That Teach Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money does not have to feel formal. Games can help children practice saving, budgeting, earning, spending, and decision-making in a way that feels natural and fun.

Annette Harris
Jul 204 min read


How to Talk to Your Children About the Family Budget
Teaching your children about family finances will benefit them presently and in the future. Understanding finances can enable children to develop a positive money mindset and habits as they mature. Explaining the family budget, sharing your financial goals, and asking if they have any questions lets children know it's okay to talk about money openly.

Annette Harris
Jul 62 min read


How to Teach Your Child About Budgeting Through Everyday Money Conversations
Money lessons do not have to wait until adulthood. Simple family conversations about groceries, saving goals, tracking expenses, and credit can help children build practical money habits early.

Annette Harris
Jun 223 min read


I Was Asked If I Was Scared to Write The Adventure of Money.
During a recent student presentation for The Adventure of Money, one student asked me if I was scared to start the process of writing a book. It was such a simple question, but it opened the door to something much bigger than writing.

Annette Harris
Jun 84 min read


The Adventure of Money: A Financial Literacy Book for Kids, Teens, and Families
Money lessons should feel practical, relatable, and easy to talk about at home. The Adventure of Money helps kids and teens understand earning, spending, saving, budgeting, and investing through real-life stories and simple examples.

Annette Harris
May 283 min read
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