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Practical Money Lessons for Kids Just in Time for Summer

Just in Time for Summer, Practical Money Lessons for Kids

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Summer break is the perfect occasion to discuss finances with your family. Events like vacations, road trips, or even gardening projects involve cycles of saving and spending. These money lessons for kids will last a lifetime, and we've broken them down by age. As you teach your child financial literacy, remember to use the summer fun to your advantage.  Introduce the concept of money (age 2-3) While at the beach, play a game of trading shells for other items. As the play continues, explain to your child that money works in the same way. To obtain goods and services, people...
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How the Computer Chip Shortage Affects Your Wallet

How the Computer Chip Shortage Affects Your Wallet

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There is no doubt that technology remains the bread and butter of society. Over the past twenty years, major players such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft, have added countless advancements to our everyday lives. We have watches that can check our heartbeats. Our cars can park themselves. Microprocessors are everywhere, almost hiding in plain sight. What do we do when a notable computer chip shortage comes into play? And how will it affect your wallet? The electronics industry is changing. Here's what you need to know. What uses computer chips? There are many different types of computer chips. They range...
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Which Home Upgrades Work Best in a Seller’s Market?

Which Home Upgrades Work Best in a Seller’s Market?

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As society shifts alongside political and economic fluctuations caused by COVID, people are looking for new places to live. Demand is high. Availability is moderate. There is no doubt that we're in a seller's market. Even so, is there a way to capitalize on 2021's housing boom? Which home upgrades will give you the most bang for your buck before listing your property?  Regardless of where you live, a strategic plan will help you sell your home faster. The fewer resources you have to put into open houses and agent commissions, the more you have left for home upgrades and...
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