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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Nov 22, 20243 min read
The Surprisingly Simple Math of Early Retirement: Why Saving is the Key
When we think about retirement, many of us picture a distant, perhaps even unattainable goal. But what if I told you that the math behind...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Nov 19, 20243 min read
The Day I Learned Gratitude Changed Everything
It was late December 2007, and I was sitting in my room, overwhelmed by what I now call my “quarter-life crisis.” Self-doubt crept into...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Nov 15, 20243 min read
The Value of Frugality and Simplicity: A Lesson Learned Early
When I started high school, my dad handed me an envelope containing $50 for school supplies. “Spend it however you want,” he said, with a...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Embracing Creativity and Abundance: Unlocking Potential Beyond the Conventional
My Personal Journey: From Bookmarks to Choir Gigs Growing up, I never realized that my first lessons in creativity and abundance would...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Oct 21, 20243 min read
The Power of Delayed Gratification: A Lesson in Patience and Prosperity
Childhood Lessons in Saving: My Bamboo Bank Story Growing up, one of the highlights of every new year in our household wasn’t just the...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Money Mindfulness: Teaching Children the Power of Needs, Wants, and Thoughtful Decisions
At the start of every school year, the bookstore was the place to be. The air was thick with excitement, the aisles bursting with...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Oct 21, 20244 min read
The 10 Money-Smart Values and Habits
Ever since I published my first book, I Wish They Taught Money In School back in 2013, Monique—my dear friend and fellow advocate—had...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Alessi's Crowning Moments: A Scandi Journey of Saving and Giving
Turn your next family trip into a life lesson, by giving kids the freedom to make financial decisions and equip them with lifelong skills.
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Bright Beginnings: How My 9-Year-Old Started Her First Business
It was an ordinary Saturday morning, I had my nose buried in Make Your Kids Millionaires by Loral Langemeier and Kyle Boeckman, casually...
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Sep 8, 20243 min read
Transformers and T-rex: Basti's First Lesson on Goal-setting
Teach kids financial literacy by setting goals, saving allowances, and smart spending with fun, hands-on exercises like vision boards.
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Sep 1, 20244 min read
“Why do you have to work, Mom?”
Teaching kids about the importance of work ethics and money starts with the connection between work, money, and providing for the family.
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Clarissa Seriña-de la Paz
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Basti's Crowns and Choices: A Scandi Adventure in Spending and Earning
A family trip to Sweden and Norway—a journey filled with laughter, breathtaking Scandinavian landscapes, and cherished memories.
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