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National Teach Your Children to Save Day: Helping Your Kids Build Strong Financial Habits - last Friday in April

by Darren Guenther, CPA

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National Teach Your Children to Save Day is an annual event that takes place on the last Friday of April in the United States. The day aims to encourage parents, teachers, and other adults to teach children about money management, saving, and investing. By starting early and building good financial habits, children can develop a solid foundation for their financial future.

Here are some tips to help you teach your children about saving and financial responsibility:

  1. Start Early: The earlier you start teaching your children about money, the better. Even young children can begin to learn the basics of saving and budgeting. Use real-life examples to help them understand the value of money.
  2. Make It Fun: Learning about money doesn't have to be boring. Turn it into a game or a fun activity. For example, have your child collect spare change and watch their savings grow over time.
  3. Lead by Example: Children learn by example, so it's important to model good financial habits yourself. Show your children how to save money, budget wisely, and avoid debt.
  4. Set Goals: Encourage your children to set savings goals and help them track their progress. This will help them develop good habits and build their confidence in managing their own finances.
  5. Use Resources: Take advantage of the many resources available to help you teach your children about money. Check out our series: Teaching Kids about Money Management

Piggy Bank Crafts


Piggy Bank Craft

Piggy Bank Craft

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Piggy Bank Craft

Kindergarten and grade school


 

National Teach Your Children to Save Day is a great opportunity to start teaching your children about financial responsibility. By helping them build strong financial habits, you can set them on a path to a secure financial future.