Everyone grows up differently. Some people live in huge mansions-others live in apartments. Some people ride public transportation while others drive luxury cars. Regardless of how individuals live we should all treat each other with understanding and respect. No two people embody this mindset than Francine Frensky and her best friend Muffy Crosswire. In the […]
Remember back in the days when a cell phone was an emergency and/or luxury item only to be used to make calls? Or when video games came with everything you needed already preinstalled without having to purchase additional upgrades? Yeah, times have surely changed… Although the big three consoles (Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox) are still […]
Washtenaw County, MI (Jan. 1, 2019) – Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day has spread to over 57 cities in 23 states and 3 countries. We are proud to announce that this year […]
Wixom, MI-June 5, 2018-After a successful soft launch of the newly crafted Dollars & Cents program, Freedom Beyond Wealth has decided to restructure its organization allowing Dollars & Cents to proceed as its own entity. “We felt that this would be the most effective and efficient way to teach financial education moving forward” stated Godfrey […]
Career Day was one of the best parts of school. Not only did the class get to learn about a variety of awesome jobs but we got to ask questions to actual local professionals. Although I’ve always enjoyed career days it never dawned on me that some of my classmates may have dreaded the idea […]
“There you are. Something very odd has happened…” From highlighting important steps in problem-solving, teamwork, and math-Odd Squad is a perfect show for both audiences young and old. The show also does a great job of teaching important lessons about money and finances as well. What is Odd Squad? For those of you who are […]
Let’s be honest, traditional methods of learning can be pretty boring. Luckily, from the wonderful world of Disney, comes an exciting game that let’s your child build their own magical theme park. Featuring a slew of beloved characters Disney Magic Kingdoms is an excellent way to teach your child valuable financial and entrepreneurial lessons. Financial […]
Imagine buying the newest cell phone but you are afraid to use it because you might crack the screen. Or maybe you got a new outfit but you’re scared of getting it dirty so you never wear it. Although both situations are…understandable-they really don’t make much sense do they? Arthur Changes Gears What’s the point […]
With the exception of tax season, there’s no spookier time in the year than Halloween. From costumes to decorations, celebrating Halloween can range from from fun and festive to creepy and gory. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate; Halloween is the perfect time to teach your children about money. Here are some activities you […]
Can we finally embrace the fact that the world has changed? Yeah we know-back in my day blah blah blah. Listen parents, technology is here to stay and it’s time for us to start embracing it as it has transformed the way we lived and especially how your children will handle their future finances. Luckily […]