Financial
Teaching Kids About Money: How to See Through Sales and Make Smart Shopping Choices
Teaching Kids to Spot Sales Tricks and Make Smart Money Choices There’s a certain thrill when you spot a big SALE sign, whether in a store window or flashing on your screen. The excitement of saving money feels irresistible, and that’s...
From Screens to Self-Belief. How Money Skills Build Confident Canadian Kids. - By Javed Khan
From Screens to Self-Belief.How Money Skills Build Confident Canadian Kids. Open any family room and you’ll likely find a teenager toggling between texts, gaming, and TikToks. There’s nothing wrong with being connected, but constant scrolling can crowd out other skill-building...
Energy Has a Price: Teaching Kids the Real Cost of Utilities and Everyday Comforts
Why Understanding Utility Costs Matters For many kids, everyday conveniences feel like magic: flip a switch and the room brightens, click a button and Wi-Fi connects, turn a handle and steaming hot water flows. It’s easy to forget that behind...
Why Financial Advisors Wish Parents Taught Their Kids More About Money. - By Javed S. Khan
From First Paycheque to First Financial Mistake Imagine this; your teenager lands their first job, receives their first paycheque, and… spends it all on clothes and fast food within 48 hours. No thought to savings. No idea about taxes, or...
How to Teach Kids About Budgeting When Fun Costs Too Much
Because Everything Costs Money… Except the Park: Teaching Kids About Budgeting This summer, it feels like the only free thing left is the park.Movies, arcades, museums, apps, and snacks - all come with a price tag. Fun often costs money. And...
Explaining Community Services and Taxes to Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Understanding the Cost Behind Community Services Every day, we rely on community services that keep our towns safe, clean, and thriving. Fire trucks responding to emergencies, snowplows clearing icy roads, librarians leading story time, and garbage trucks collecting waste are...
The Role of Parents in Teaching Kids About Money and Financial Literacy
Parents Are the First Teachers of Money Skills Financial literacy for kids is one of the most valuable life skills they can learn, and parents play a crucial role in building that foundation. Even before schools introduce money lessons, children...
Financial Education for Kids: The Key to Lifelong Success
Why Financial Education Matters for Children When it comes to preparing kids for the future, financial education for kids is one of the most powerful gifts parents can give. It’s not just about teaching numbers - it’s about building confidence,...