Raising Money$mart Kids: Retire Early and In Style

Welcome to Raising Money$mart Kids!

What do YOUR kids know about the value of a buck? If you're like most families, finances aren't often discussed. Some parents feel that talking about money makes their kids feel like they're poor. Others may not know where or when to start to help their kids learn about budgeting or business or banking.

Here at Raising Money$mart Kids, you will find articles on everything from setting up an allowance to running a lemonade stand to helping kids make better purchase decisions. You can ask questions get help from the community.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Retire Early and In Style

Retiring early was a mantra in the late '90s when investment returns were high and everyone wanted to live the good life. Is it still possible now? Absolutely, but it takes careful planning and honest assessments.
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Detailed Planning Now Will Help You Achieve the Dream

Retiring early from working life is a goal for many people who grind away every day for a paycheck. However, for a growing number of working people, early retirement is more of a fantasy than an achievable goal. Without
proper budgeting, projecting and planning, retirement can be a scary prospect. Here are some of the basic steps to take to ensure that you can retire early and in style:
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Piggy Banks to Paychecks

“It doesn’t matter how old your children are or how difficult your financial situation is. It doesn’t matter where you start to teach your kids about money. It doesn’t matter what kind of allowance system you choose to set up with your kids. It only matters that you get started- right now, with the tools you have to work with and the knowledge you already have.”Piggy Banks to Paychecks tackles the subject of money head-on in an easy-to-understand, friendly format. If you are a parent,grandparent, teacher, or otherwise involved in helping kids learn financial basics, this book is for you. In its pages, you’ll find straightforward answers on saving, wise spending, investing, and donating. You will find help in setting up an allowance plan for kids and various methods of tracking savingsand evaluating purchases. You will learn the language of money and be able to set your children on the path to fiscal responsibility – the greatest gift you can give them.