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Meet Your Future You

“Your future just called. It’s cancelled!” It was due to poor financial choices, the letter said. This is the role play that my 7-10 year-old students came up with, on their own!  They were given an assignment as part of their … Continue reading

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12 days and 12 ways to give

What can a not so super organized person do about the holidays? There are only 12 shopping days left ’til Christmas. Darn those braggarts who shopped in July! Right about now, they’re probably planning their 2014 summer vacations. Take heart … Continue reading

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Small Biz Trends Award For “Nacho Money”

Small Biz Trends Award For “Nacho Money” NACHO MONEY is a winner! Accordingly to the 2013 Small Business Book Awards in the Personal Finance Category. That’s pretty amazing, considering that this is a kid money book, aimed at teaching young … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy For YOUth

This back to school season, remember that financial literacy is for YOUth. It can enhance professional development and instruction in all subjects. The results are amazing – even with five-year olds! As a financial instructor, it has been my experience … Continue reading

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Sparks Fly w/ Candi Sparks on LEGENDS TV

Sparks Fly with Candi Sparks on LEGENDS TV discussing financial literacy, self-esteem and anti-bullying with host Evan Ginzburg, co-host Jon Winell and Carmen M. Colon. Sparks Fly w/ Candi Sparks on LEGENDS TV The back to school season always puts … Continue reading

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Broken Piggy Bank

This summer we broke the piggy bank! For once we went for broke, it was time to enjoy the warm weather and celebrate life with a splurge! Now that school is just around the corner its time to re-think the … Continue reading

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Surprising Ways Kids Count Your Money

Who is in your wallet? Benjamin? Franklin? Your kids! You may not know what’s in there, but the chances are good that THEY DO. Here are a few of the surprising ways kids count your money. Readers are invited to … Continue reading

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Your kid’s pot of gold

  Candi Sparks   Kids believe in a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Probably because the fairy tales have happy endings. It’s great to keep the optimism going, as long as we also keep it real … Continue reading

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Are you raising a prince or a pauper?

Please join me and @RaisingGreatMen on the #momsofboys tweet chat on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10pm EST to share your thoughts and tips on this subject. You could win a free copy of “Can I Have Some Money? book … Continue reading

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Fifty shades of finance

  Candi Sparks In romance and finance, its all fifty shades of grey. How it ends depends on where you come from and how you handle your issues. Bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James gives readers complicated relationships … Continue reading

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