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What paying kids for chores really teaches them

- March 20, 2026 4 MIN READ

To this day, I’m asked what I think about paying kids for doing household chores. Pocket money is one of those topics that can spark surprisingly strong opinions among parents… sometimes even between partners. So here’s my stance: When our kids were little, Libby and I would pay them for chores that went above and… Read more »

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9 essential money skills to teach kids

- February 21, 2025 4 MIN READ

Teaching our kids basic money skills early on will not only give them the tools to build wealth, but more importantly, help them steer clear of financial pitfalls. I know I talk about financial literacy a lot … it’s something I’m really passionate about. But honestly, I can’t help but wonder how much financial strife… Read more »

Teaching financial literacy in schools
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Let’s do something about financial literacy

- July 19, 2024 3 MIN READ

School is supposed to equip our kids for life, and yet financial literacy is not a compulsory subject. Is it tine we changed the school curriculum to include it?  It is a common concern that Aussie kids aren’t learning anywhere near enough about personal finances, with most Aussies receiving little to no money education at… Read more »