Everyone Needs a Purpose!

“Because everything we say and do is the length and shadow of our own souls, our influence is determined by the quality of our being.”         -Dale E. Turner Being driven by a purpose has its plusses and minuses.  I am on a mission to have this generation of teens prepared to meet the financial realities […]

December is ‘International Teach Your Teens to Manage Their Money’ Month!

Today, WealthQuest for Teens is going all out!  We are declaring December as ‘International Teach Your Teens to Manage Their Money’ Month!  Let’s spread the word far and wide.  Please forward this blog to every parent of every teen you know!  Then forward it to everyone you know who teaches personal finances. This month, let’s […]

8 Forms of Wealth

Robin Sharma shares his “8 Forms of Wealth” model, which he believes one must exceed in before calling himself successful.   Keep in mind – these 8 forms of wealth can apply to teens, too! © WealthQuest for Teens, Ltd., 2011 All rights reserved worldwide.

Is Money in Your Teen’s “Circle of No Control”?

Sean Covey, in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, advises readers to identify those aspects of life that they can control and those that they can’t control.  When teens are learning how money works and how to manage their money effectively, they move this area of life out of their “Circle of […]

Jean Harris’ Tips for Teen Money Management

Today’s post features teen money management tips from Jean Harris, financial literacy facilitator.  Here, Jean shares the vital lessons one must learn in order to be financial responsible.  Note:  This doesn’t just apply to teens!   “My dad told me there are 3 things that can be done with money. ‘You are either, Making, Managing or […]

Top 10 Mistakes Parents Make with their Teens’ Financial Education

  1. Think it’s not important now.           2. Think they can be their sole source of a financial education.           3. Think that a high school course on personal finances will be sufficient.           4. Think their teen doesn’t think it’s important.           5. Tip-toe around the subject of money.           6.  Give their teen an allowance without any […]

A Thoughtful “Top 10” for Teen Financial Literacy, by Melissa Pazen

Today’s post features parenting coach Melissa Pazen.  As a coach who often works with young families, she takes a thoughtful approach when considering the important lessons that parents must instill into their impressionable teens about money and money management.  Here is Melissa’s list for parents to consider: 1. Respect for resources and belongings: Take care […]

What is wealth…really?

What does it mean to be rich?  To be wealthy? I tell teens that wealthy people have the amount of money required for them to have the lives they want and to allow them to make a difference for others and for the planet in ways that matter to them.  Wealth, therefore, is a different […]

11/18/11 ~ This Week’s Roundup

On Friday’s, we will be sharing a list of the blogs that have caught our attention during the week.  We hope that you find it interesting and helpful! This week’s roundup included: Smart Family Finance.  This ‘Family Finance for Parents’ page includes several intriguing articles that offer parents ideas on how to include the family […]

A Practical “Top 10” for Teen Financial Literacy by Neale Godfrey

From time to time, we will be featuring advice from financial experts, educators, and other influencers in the field of parenting and money management.  This week we are featuring Neale Godfrey, #1 New York Times Best Seller for Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.  Here is what Neale […]