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Financial Literacy Month – 7 Ways to Celebrate

Along with buds, birds, bunnies and baseball, April brings us Financial Literacy Month. Let’s celebrate it by teaching kids to spend with joy, save for the future and share with others. Here are some ideas and resources to help you further that goal in a fun and creative way. Continue reading

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You Donate; They Choose – Charity Gift Cards Rock!

Often, this question is posed to me: “How can I be sure the ‘Share’ portion of my Spend Save Share monetary gift is actually shared?” My response? “Give a charity gift card!” Continue reading

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Blankets for Foster Kids & the Olympic Torch

By now you know. I love writing about kids who are inspired to make a difference in a small way and, before you know it, are watching their efforts develop into something REALLY BIG. This is the third of my … Continue reading

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Shannon Knows SHAREing

First in a series of created-by-kids ideas of where to share lemonade stand proceeds. Continue reading

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Sharing – Simple ways to start ‘em young

When I first thought about reaching out to children and youth with the Spend Save Share concept, I didn’t give preschoolers much thought, thinking that lessons in financial literacy and philanthropy might be beyond them. I was wrong! Nothing brought … Continue reading

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