Tag Archives: financial literacy

Get Your Money Back!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by candi sparks

The market is like real estate – buy low, sell high. That’s how many make millions, right? Buy low, sell high. Millennials have lots of time to do exactly that. Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Financial Fitness Soiree – 5/17

Posted on May 14, 2016 by candi sparks

Reserve your complimentary seat here!

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All that glitters

Posted on December 31, 2014 by candi sparks

What would you do with a $10,000 24k carat gold bank note? What a great gift! A real conversation starter on money. Currently these gold bank notes are sold via the Internet in domestic and foreign currencies. This type of … Continue reading →

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Retirement Lessons from Derek Jeter

Posted on October 1, 2014 by candi sparks

People with money, plan for this lifestyle change with enough time and money to enjoy both.  People who don’t have money think of retirement at an attained age that is set by the government or their boss. We can learn … Continue reading →

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Rotten Plátanos

Posted on August 1, 2014 by candi sparks

Mom tricked the produce manager every week. She would find the worst looking banana (a/k/a plantain) in the produce section.   Then she would find the manager and complain about the price. She would whine that it was so bad, … Continue reading →

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Teen boast post costs $80,000

Posted on March 12, 2014 by candi sparks

Open wide and say “Ouch!” That’s what happens with a reckless post on social media. The digital world is wide open for viewing and lives forever. The consequences of posting… can be a tricky lesson for young people. The subjects they want … Continue reading →

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Dough rollers LOL

Posted on March 9, 2014 by candi sparks

This blog is all about money, cheddar, moolah and dough. But dough has more than one meaning. A friend sent met this one and I’m posting for all of you Dough Rollers – LOL. This one’s for you. (Sorry I … Continue reading →

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Kids most influential person of the year

Posted on December 11, 2013 by candi sparks

Who is influencing your kids the most? You might think it’s someone on the Time 100 list. Maybe it’s Jay Z, Miley Cirus or even Michelle Obama. For the most part, if you’re a parent, it’s more likely to be … Continue reading →

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Visualizing my dream

Posted on November 22, 2013 by candi sparks

Lately I’ve been visualizing my dream. Actually another one of my dreams.   Here’s a sneak preview. As the dream becomes reality, it is making people happy and improving lives.  It could be the dream is providing the missing ingredient — … Continue reading →

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Boomers biggest financial fear

Posted on November 16, 2013 by candi sparks

39% fear death 61% fear outliving their money That’s why financial literacy is not an option. It’s not too late for boomers… It’s NEVER too early to start teaching the kids. If children learn money management at a younger age, … Continue reading →

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