Rain showers aren’t the only thing taking over April; it’s also National Financial Literacy month! The Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) has created a financial tip for each day of the month, from savings ideas to budgeting suggestions and more!
Take time this month to teach your children financial responsibility, and pick up an entire month’s worth of smart saving and spending habits. When May rolls around, flowers won’t be the only thing growing. Learn to grow and manage your wealth with simple tips for the entire family.
April 1 -- Create a money journal
April 2 -- Review a paycheck stub
April 3 -- Go comparison shopping
April 4 -- Open a savings account
April 5 -- Talk about paying bills
April 6 -- Set a financial goal
April 7 -- Read a money-minded book
April 8 -- Discuss needs vs. wants
April 9 -- Introduce the concept of budgeting
April 10 -- Save $2 today
April 11 -- Watch your green grow
April 12 -- Credit cards have consequences
April 13 -- Play a money-minded game
April 14 -- Get a piggy bank
April 15 -- Talk about taxes today
April 16 -- Research college costs
April 17 -- Create an emergency savings account
April 18 -- Put important financial documents in a fireproof safe
April 19 -- Shred documents with sensitive financial data
April 20 -- Make a donation to the charity of your child’s choice
April 21 -- Budget for a family vacation
April 22 -- Earth Day: Save money and the planet
April 23 -- Talk to your child about entrepreneurship
April 24 -- Count money with your child
April 25 -- Learn about the history of money
April 26 -- Have a garage sale
April 27 -- Spend quality family time together, without spending money
April 28 -- Examine whether or not you reached your financial goal
April 29 -- Teach Children to Save Day
April 30 -- Encourage your children to save money in different ways
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