by Gregory S. Downing | Dec 8, 2012 | Articles
• Take your child to open bank accounts, both checking and savings. She needs to understand how banks operate. • Make it clear that the savings account is sacred. It’s for real emergencies—not impulse buys. (Teach him to avoid making decisions like, “I want that new... by Gregory S. Downing | Dec 6, 2012 | Articles
The holidays are upon us, and rumor has it we’re supposed to be joyful. But if you’re one of the millions of American families caught in the economic crunch, you’re anything but. Your kids expect the moon for Christmas, and like George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life,... by Gregory S. Downing | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles
Who lives in the White House is almost irrelevant. What does matter is whether you continue to cling to the obsolete college-job-401(k) paradigm…or shift to a whole new way of thinking about work and wealth. November 6 has come and gone, and there’s a lot of anxiety... by Gregory S. Downing | Oct 11, 2012 | Articles
Beyond the Babysitting Gig: Kids have always worked. They’ve raked leaves, washed cars, and supervised children while Mom and Dad go out on dates. There’s only one problem, says Gregory Downing: While these typical kid jobs do result in a bit of pocket cash, they do... by Gregory S. Downing | Oct 9, 2012 | Articles
The anxiety swirling around the upcoming election is almost palpable. People are agonizing over what the results might mean for job creation, Social Security, healthcare, college tuition, and other hot-button issues. Given the shaky state of the economy, some angst is...
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