Check out these ideas for helping children learn to set money aside When it comes to teaching children about money—including the importance of saving for the future—it’s smart to start early. And it’s really up to us, the parents, family members, and mentors of the next generation, to drive these points home. While it may […]
6 Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Save
Sierra Pacific’s Summer Reading Challenge
Sometimes the best summer vacation can be found with the turn of a page. That's why Sierra Pacific is holding a Summer Reading Challenge. Kids 3-18 are encouraged to read books tailored to financial literacy for the chance to win some fantastic kid-friendly prizes! Get your favorite reading nook ready because from June 1st - [...]
How to Talk about Money with Kids at Any Age
How Do I Start Teaching My Kids About Money? Studies show that kids are already forming money habits as young as age seven. You can start teaching them simple financial lessons from the time they’re toddlers! It can be tough to know where to start, so we’ve compiled suggestions for how to talk money with [...]
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Marriage and Money: What You Need to Discuss
Before you tie the knot, it pays to know a few things. Everybody has a different way of managing their finances, and if you and your partner aren’t on the same page, you might find yourself struggling to navigate financial issues when they arise. In fact, an article in the Wall Street Journal notes, “One [...]
Budget Saving Fall Activities
With the leaves changing colors and that nice cool crisp feeling back in the air, the autumn season has finally arrived! Are you looking for ways to enjoy the fall without falling into debt? Well, get your pumpkin spice, grab a football, and pick up that rake in the garage, because we’re about to [...]
The Cost of Raising a Child
With the cost of everything from eggs to cars to washing machines going up, making ends meet is getting tougher all over. This is especially true for those with children. In this article, we'll walk you through how much it costs to raise a child, what the largest expenses are, and how parents can save [...]
5 Money Saving Summertime Activities
Whether you’re trying to distract a group of restless kids, entertain a few bored teens, or just enjoy yourself, the summer can be a taxing time on your wallet. However, there are so many things you can do that cost little to no money. Don’t worry, just because you’re saving money, doesn’t mean you’re [...]
Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
There are plenty of skills in life that are learned the hard way. Money management doesn’t have to be one of them! Unfortunately, we can all reflect upon a time when a credit card balance seemed out of control, a large purchase we made felt coerced, or when we asked ourselves that age-old question, "where [...]
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