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The Cents of Responsibility Blog. It's a spot for articles, reviews, answers, musings and more. But more than that, it's a gathering spot for so many of the ideas that come from the COR methodology to help parents raise their kids into money savvy, financially literate adults. 

Have a topic you'd like to see here? Let us know! After all, this blog is merely an extension of the parent community we're working so hard to cultivate for you and your family. 

Onward and upward,

-Julie & Alec

Let Your Kids Go Broke all ages allowance budgeting elementary-aged financial hygiene financial literacy hard lessons high school-aged middle school-aged starter tips

By Alec Lindenauer, COR Chief Allowance Officer

My youngest daughter is flat-out broke right now. She can’t afford to buy a single thing for at least a few weeks. Did I mention I love...

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The Money Talk: Turn Your Financial Setbacks into Teachable Moments for Your Kids all ages financial literacy hard lessons

By Trina Sargalski, COR Mom 

These days, many parents are making some tough calls about the family budget, whether we’re anxious about our job situations changing, facing the hell that...

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From Piggy Banks to Rainy Days: How to Teach Kids About Emergency Reserve Funds allowance budgeting elementary-aged financial hygiene financial literacy hard lessons high school-aged middle school-aged

By Alec Lindenauer, COR Chief Allowance Officer

The first time I really paid attention to the idea of keeping an emergency cash reserve was when I was introduced to it while studying for my...

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My Kid Got Superbilled! financial literacy hard lessons high school-aged middle school-aged spend save invest donate

By Alec Lindenauer, COR Chief Allowance Officer

Towards the end of 2022, my oldest daughter was out for her first real “nice dinner” with friends. They were off to a swanky sushi bar...

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The Silver Lining On A Broken Mirror all ages hard lessons spend save invest donate

By Alec Lindenauer, Chief Allowance Officer

Unexpected events happen all the time that impact us financially.

Case in point … One Sunday morning back in 2014, I walked into my kitchen...

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John and The Broken RC Plane all ages allowance hard lessons spend save invest donate

By Julie Frans, Chief Community Officer

I know saving money can be challenging for kids, but since I really started on the COR path earlier this year, I've definitely found it...

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