Move Forward Well

The more we know about money, the better decisions we can make to move forward.

Your Money Today = Your Future

If most of your money choices are good today, then you’re more likely to make more good money choices in the future (and you’ll have more money).

How Learning Helps You Move Forward With Your Money

You find new ways to make better choices.
You learn from your mistakes.
When tough money situations arise, you ask for help and learn more.

Being Financially Responsible

Have more money coming in than going out (or at least have it even).
Know the difference between a want and a need, such as needing clothing but wanting a designer label.
Budget your money.
Prepare for the unexpected.
Work through difficult money situations and mistakes.

Why Budgets Promote Financial Responsibility

A budget puts you in charge of your money.
When you budget, you keep track of how your money is coming in and going out.
A budget can help you set and achieve money goals.

Ask Yourself

How do you want to move forward with your money?
How can you overcome obstacles?

Money Topics for Parents:

12 Key Financial Topics to Cover With Your Children and Teens.

Talk Well:

When we talk at home about money in
honest and caring ways, we're better prepared to help children and teens make better money choices.

Borrow Well:

Sometimes you need money when you don't have it. Maybe your child or teen wants to borrow money to buy a gadget at an electronics store. Find out the pros and cons of borrowing.

Budget Well:

Your child or teen may want to attend an arena concert. Understanding budgets helps us and our kids make better decisions about money.

Dream Well:

We get closer to our dreams for the future—and so do our kids—when we set financial goals. Attending a university is a dream for many of our children.

Earn Well:

Getting paid for our work gives us a sense of accomplishment. Working in a place like a restaurant can do the same for our children and teens.

Give Well:

When we give thoughtfully, we help causes and charities that the entire family cares about.

Invest Well:

When we invest well, we can increase our wealth over time. Investment traders and
other people with knowledge can help with
this process.

Live Well:

Whether our kids are at home or in the park, we’re aware of what they need to succeed with their money and all aspects of their lives.

Protect Well:

By protecting our kids and ourselves–even while driving a car–we can create a financial safety net during tough times.

Save Well:

When we save well, we are more likely to reach our financial goals like taking a vacation or buying a house. Having a bank account can help with saving.

Spend Well:

When we make thoughtful choices while at the mall about how we spend money, we become better consumers.

Move Forward Well:

Before and after high school, the more our kids know about money, the better decisions we can all make to move forward.