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Financial Literacy
Before you start planning how to use your money, it's important to understand the difference between needs and wants. Needs are what you need to survive, like a place to live and enough food to eat. Wants are what you might like, but you don't have to have them immediately. Understanding these two things can help you plan for the future.


How a Hiking Trail Revealed My Best Financial Advice: Breaking Stress-Spending Cycles
Discover how hiking and nature unlock financial clarity by reducing stress-driven spending. Learn mindful money strategies from a financial coach's Saint Lucia experience.

Annette Harris
22 hours ago3 min read


Planning Your Next Vacation: Travel Agent vs. DIY
Planning your next vacation presents a critical financial decision: hire a travel agent or manage the logistics yourself?

Annette Harris
Jul 226 min read


How Personalized Guidance Can Improve Your Financial Future
Discover how personalized financial guidance can transform your money situation. Learn why working with a financial coach is worth it and how it leads to lasting financial confidence for beginners in their 30s and 40s.

Annette Harris
Jul 154 min read


The Role of a Personal Finance Coach in Achieving Your Goals
Discover how personal finance coaching can transform your life. Personal finance coaching helps you achieve your financial dreams.

Annette Harris
Jul 85 min read


Taking Control of Your Money Together: A Couple's Guide to Beating Debt
Get practical tips for managing finances as a couple and tackling debt together. Learn simple budgeting methods, debt reduction strategies, and how to maintain your lifestyle while paying off credit cards—perfect for couples ages 30-45 who want financial peace.

Annette Harris
Jun 104 min read


Why Does My Family Ask Me for Money?
Why Does My Family Always Ask Me for Money? It's a common frustration when trying to build your financial future.

Annette Harris
Jun 34 min read


Family Finances: A Key to Your Child's Future
Learn how to teach your kids about family finances with age-appropriate strategies. Discover proven methods for budget discussions, goal setting, and building financial literacy that creates generational wealth.

Annette Harris
May 234 min read


How to Teach Teens About Money: Essential Financial Literacy Skills for Young Adults
Learn essential strategies for teaching teens about money management, budgeting, and investing. Discover practical tips to build financial literacy skills that prevent debt and create lifelong financial success for your teenager.

Annette Harris
May 233 min read
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Teaching kids about money can be fun with the right movies! Check out our top picks for movies that educate young viewers about money!
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