Thera Engle, CWS

02/24/2022

02/09/2022

People often find that when they attempt to put together a budget, it is a daunting task. Try this instead and you may experience better results.

12/16/2021

Is it wrong that only one company makes the board game Monopoly? Financial jokes aside, the best way to learn is by having fun! These board games combine fun family time with learning about money. There’s one for every age, check them out!

Read reviews and buy the best board games to teach kids about money including Buy It Right, Pay Day, Thrive Time for Teens and more.

12/09/2021

When it comes to money, teenagers are great at one thing…spending it!! But, as they get ready to enter adulthood, they must understand how to make smart money decisions. Here are a few important financial basics that they need to know!

Making a budget is a key lesson for anyone to grasp, even teenagers, as it will set them up for long-term success. Learn how to teach your teen budgeting basics, here.

12/02/2021

Giving your teenager a credit card may seem risky. But, it can be a helpful educational step, with proper limits. There are a few reasons why you may want to consider allowing your teen to use one, this article explains why!

Credit cards should be viewed as a convenience, not an extension of income. The goal is for teens to learn to use credit as a tool, not as a crutch.

11/25/2021

Start 'em young! Kids start learning about important money concepts as young as age three and the financial lessons they learn by age seven will carry with them the rest of their lives. Here are tips on how to teach your family about money, at all ages!

You can teach kids about finances when you lead by example. Learn how to demonstrate the basics of budgeting, saving and spending to your children.

11/22/2021

You’re hosting Thanksgiving! The menu is set and guests are confirmed, so you just need to decorate the table. These are perfectly simple.

Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to indulge your Pinteresty tablescape dreams. Here are 10 inspiring Thanksgiving table decor tricks to get you started.

11/20/2021

Make Thanksgiving about more than just turkey and football this year. Try these traditions to help highlight the true meaning behind it.

Looking to add more meaning and fun to your family’s holiday repertoire? These creative activities and ideas might just become new Thanksgiving traditions that the whole family will cherish for years to come.

11/18/2021

Are there important financial lessons you’re not teaching your kids? Surveys show that most adults – let alone kids – can’t answer questions about basic financial topics. These ideas help teach kids financial literacy concepts when they're young!

Here's why teaching financial literacy to your kids is your job as a parent.