Debt Dread: Talking to Teens About Credit, Loans, and Predatory Traps
Why Talking About Debt is More Important Than Ever Let’s be honest—the world teens are growing up in comes loaded with credit offers, flash-quick borrowing...
Making Money Lessons Relevant for Teens—Bridging the “Relevance Gap”
Why Teens Tune Out Traditional Money Lessons Ask almost any teen what “compound interest” or “tax-advantaged savings account” means, and you’re likely to get a...
The Parent Perspective: Addressing Self-Doubt in Teaching Teens About Money
Why Parents Feel Self-Doubt—and Why It’s Normal Let’s be real: Most parents feel at least a little nervous about teaching their teens how to handle...
Breaking the Taboo: Helping Teens Talk About Debt, Budgets, and Financial Decisions with Confidence
Why We Need to Talk (Openly!) About Teen Finances Let’s be real: money talk can feel awkward—maybe even a bit “off-limits”—to bring up with teens....
Why Teaching Human Capital Matters: Help Your Teen Connect Skills to Earning Potential
As a parent, you've probably heard the typical teen complaint: "When will I ever use this in real life?" Whether it's algebra, essay writing, or...
How to Help Your Teen Build Credit the Smart Way
Why Teen Credit Matters (Even Though It Seems Far Away) Let's face it – talking to your teenager about credit scores probably ranks right up...
Credit Cards and Teens: Should You Add Them as an Authorized User?
As your teenager inches closer to adulthood, you're probably thinking about how to prepare them for the financial world they'll soon navigate independently. One question...
What Is APR? Teaching Teens About Interest Before They Borrow
Why Your Teen Needs to Understand APR Now, Not Later If your teen's eyes glaze over when you mention interest rates, you're not alone. But...
Why Credit Scores Matter—and How to Explain Them to Your Teen
Most teens roll their eyes when you start talking about credit scores. I get it—these three-digit numbers seem boring and irrelevant to their lives right...