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Financial Education and Literacy

Explore resources and information designed to enhance financial education and literacy. Dive into diverse topics that serve as foundational elements for effectively managing your finances, fostering a better understanding of key financial concepts.

The 5 Best Books About Money For Kids

January 12, 2024October 9, 2022 by Martina
Cartoon image of internet search for books about money for kids

These are some of the best books about money for kids. They’ll help your children learn the finance basics to become adults unburdened by debt. Your child will spend over 6 years of their lives in school from K-12, yet personal finance isn’t taught during it at most schools. They’re taught what they need to … Read more

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25 Important Financial Terms To Know

November 25, 2023February 20, 2022 by Martina
Wooden figure holding book and title financial terms

Welcome to finance terms 101! Here, you will learn the finance words that you will need to know along your journey to financial freedom.

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Learning Japanese Currency

November 25, 2023January 29, 2022 by Martina
Cartoon chalkboard lesson: Money in Japan 101

Before moving overseas, the only thing I knew about Japanese money is that it’s called, “yen” and the symbol is “¥”. It hasn’t been a bad learning curve, but there are a few things that would have been easier to know beforehand. 

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1 Billion VS 1 Million Dollars Is A HUGE Difference

November 25, 2023October 30, 2021 by Martina
Scales weighing money. Title: 1 Billion vs 1 Million dollars

Comparing 1 billion vs 1 million seems like one is a lot and the other is a little more. But I don’t think people realize just how much LESS 1 million compared to 1 billion really is.

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The 3 Functions Of Money: And Occasional 4th

November 25, 2023April 11, 2021 by Martina
Chalkboard lesson showing the 3 functions of money

What makes this piece of paper “money”? That is a thing I’ve always wondered about, and you probably have as well. To be honest, anything can be money and there have been many different types of money throughout history. For money to be considered as such, it must be generally accepted and serve 3 functions … Read more

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What Is Money Made Of? And How It’s Made!

November 25, 2023February 17, 2021 by Martina
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There’s the old saying that, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” But where does it come from then? What is money made of?

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Hello, I’m Martina! As a Financial Coach and budget-savvy military wife, I love showing others how to make the most of their money. My aim is to help you gain the knowledge you need to manage your personal finances better. Read more about the site here.

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