“I need” and “treat yoself” are embedded in pop culture parlance. They’re ways for us to embrace our materialism with a nod to the ridiculousness. But after that initial rush fades we’re often left wondering do I really need this? And am I willing to treat myself at the expense of bills or savings?
Read MoreAs the royal couple settles into new routines with Archie, Guardian Savings wanted to share our tips on the steps you can take now to ensure your new child is financial secure and has a strong understanding of financial concepts.
Read MoreThe most common way parents educate their elementary aged children is by giving them a little bit of money in a piggy bank or opening a joint account at a traditional bank. However, innovations in financial tech have exceeded the limited educational capabilities of these tools and allow parents and kids to explore new learning opportunities together.
Read MoreDoes your child have a financial role model? If your child enjoys football, a great financial role model may be Miami Dolphins’ first round draft pick, Christian Wilkins. dubbed the NFL draft’s most frugal player.
Read MoreWe’ve compiled five things you and your family can do to ensure your children have the tools it takes to be financially literate adults
Read MoreYou hope your kids inherit your spouse's good looks, your sense of humor, and any number of other traits. But what about the things you hope your kids never get, your varicose veins, and perhaps, the way money seems to fly out of your wallet?
Read MoreIf you heard that half of Americans have failing personal finances, would you be surprised? Your initial reaction may be to question the statistic. To tell the story, we have gathered over ten indicators from a variety of sources to help you reach your own conclusions.
Read MoreGuardian Savings’ mission is is to teach children to become financially literate. But what does that really mean? In this blog post we provide our own definition of what it means to be financially literate - this definition serves as our north star for the solutions and features we develop!
Read MoreHow should I introduce Guardian Savings to my family? What are the different sections of the app that I will see? We answer these questions in this week’s blog post.
Read MoreGo out on the street and ask people if money can buy happiness and you will hear a variety of answers. Peoples’ first instinct is yes, of course it can buy happiness. Spending money makes our lives easier, raises our social status, and gets us things that we want. However, when we consider the psychology behind spending, we reach a different conclusion.
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