Do you know when kids start forming attitudes and ideas about money?
It may be earlier than you think.
It’s around the age of 3. ¹
Believe it or not, that’s NOT too early to start doing some basic finance activities with young children or grandchildren.
In fact, age 3 can be an ideal time to begin talking to children about concepts like buying versus saving. And teaching them what it means to save now so they can buy a more valuable item they want later.
Simple question: How's the economy doing?
Answer: It’s complicated.
After the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again (but less than last time) and all the market volatility, it's a good time to talk about the economy. ¹
Inflation has been falling since summer
Inflation fell for the sixth straight month in December, bolstering evidence that it may have peaked last June at 9.1%. ²
However, inflation is still very high, and its impact is being felt across the economy.
The SECURE Act 2.0 is a massive new retirement bill that took effect on January 1, 2023.
Here’s a quick video on 3 key changes retirees should know. Enjoy!
