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Winter 2013

Groundbreaking Research Finds Money Habits Form Earlier Than Thought

& Grandparents Can Help

Cambridge Study Finds Money Habits are 'Formed by Age Seven'

A recent British study found that "most children of seven knew how to recognize the value of money and to count it out, understand that money can be exchanged for goods, as well as what it meant to earn money and have an income." It also found that "early experiences provided by parents, caregivers and teachers which support children in learning how to plan ahead, in being reflective in their thinking and in being able to regulate their emotions, can make a huge difference in promoting beneficial financial behavior."

Money Habits are 'Formed by Age Seven' | The Telegraph

New Money Savvy Soccer Ball Banks Recommended as Financial Gift for the Holidays!

As we learned from the Cambridge study released this year, it's never too early to teach kids about money. And what better way to start than with our newest 4-chambered Money Savvy bank, the Money Savvy Soccer Ball Thanks to Steve Rosen of the Kansas City Star for including our newest bank to his list of recommended financial gifts for the holidays!

Click here to read more: Financial Gifts for the Holidays | KC Star

Money Savvy Banks on WGN

Terry Savage of the Huffington Post appeared on WGN TV this week and included our Money Savvy banks as one of her financial gifts to give this holiday season. Here's the link to view the clip:

WGN News VIDEO: Financial Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Thanks to Terry for her continued efforts to promote financial education for all ages - and congratulations on her lifetime achievement award presented to her by the Illinois Jump$tart Coalition!

In This Issue

Money Habits Formed by Age 7

New Money Savvy Soccer Ball

MSGen Banks on WGN

Grandparents Give Gift of Financial Literacy

Upcoming Events

Grandparents: Give the Gift of Financial Literacy

This time of year can be hectic for many families - parents especially - and trying to teach financial responsibility as well can seem like a daunting task. So why not get some help from someone your kids know and trust - their grandparents.

This week I shared my thoughts on this topic with Paul Sullivan from the New York Times. Click here to read the full story that ran this weekend.

For more tips on kids & money visit our Blog

Upcoming Financial Education Events & Activities

Dec. 11 - 9th Annual Michigan Jump$tart Educator Conference (MI)

Feb. 11, 2014 - Forum on Financial Literacy in New Hampshire (NH)

Feb. 24 - March 1 - America Saves Week

April 5 - 12 - Money Smart Week (various locations across the U.S.)

April 9 - 11 - Annual Conference on Financial Education (LA)

April 11 - Teach Children to Save Day (National)

April 24 - Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day (National)

From all your friends at Money Savvy Generation

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