"The Budget Guy" Blog

Are your kids learning how to handle money?

February 15th, 2009 By Greg Coutant

Handling money is one of the most important skills your kids need to learn as part of their overall education. In fact, how they handle money will significantly impact their future.

So, where are your kids being trained in personal financial management? Are they being trained in this topic in school? If not, where are your kids learning this critical skill?

Establish good financial habits

February 8th, 2009 By Greg Coutant

Commitment and discipline do not come naturally to us human beings. This is especially true for adults. We often find it difficult to commit to something that requires some level of work over time, even when it is good for us. For example, we all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but we find it difficult to commit to a regular exercise routine because it requires work and time. Most of us are able to do some level of exercise, but many of us just do not do it.

One of the best ways to build commitment and discipline is by establishing good habits. When someone has a good habit, he does the habit without having to think about it. It just comes naturally.

The best time in life to establish good habits is when you are young. Habits established in youth will often carry on through life.