I had a great interview last week with Tony Chen at SavvyDaddy.com about how he could appoach tough money questions from his own 4-year-old son.  (SavvyDaddy is a web community and great resource for dads wanting to make a difference in their kids’ lives.)  Here’s the link to the blog and the ten tips I shared with him to help talk to kids about money:

http://www.savvydaddy.com/content/moneyandkids

I recently wrote an article for the Live Simply segment on cozi.com, a website created to help busy families manage all the things they do. In the article, I list a few tips to help families talk about money to help start off the new year — especially if the holidays took a toll on your bottom line. (more…)

I was at lunch the other day with a few octogenarians. Seniors with savvy money advice. One gentleman, 87 years old, told me that his mother taught him how to live life frugally. (more…)

The Sunday paper is very good to us today! Take a look at the great article in USA Weekend today, April 5, 2009, under ParentSmart — Raising frugal kids: A timely lesson — by Clarie Green, president of Parents’ Choice Foundation.

The Money Savvy Pig is referred to as a “update on a classic piggy bank.” Go to www.msgen.com to see one for yourself!

Last week when I appeared as a guest expert on the Dr. Phil show, the Money Savvy Pig® piggy bank (the 4-chambered piggy bank I invented to promote the 4 money choices — Save, Spend, Donate & Invest) also made its debut. There are some great tips for parents that I reviewed with Dr. Phil to help start the “talk” about Money Basics with their children in this video segment. I hope you find these tips helpful.

Kids will always spend your money freely and without thought. But, when it is there money, kids are much more frugal and careful with the choices they make. Teach your kids to truly understand money by giving them hands on experience with the real deal from an early age. (more…)

Here is the rest of my top 10 money savvy tips for families if you think you may be laid off soon: (more…)

If you think you are next in line for a pink slip, gather the family and get started on a plan that will help you weather the transition to a new position. Jump start the conversation with the kids with these top 10 money savvy tips: (more…)

I was recently asked for some ideas on how to spend money wisely this holiday while still helping to stimulate the economy. Here are a few ideas: (more…)

Here are a few more suggestions to help your family prepare now to keep the upcoming holidays less stressful and remain a celebration: (more…)