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Sammy supports Girl Scout Cookie Kickoff

Sammy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:13:06 +0000

Thanks to Sammy’s friends at Pasadena Federal Credit Union, Sammy helped thousands of Girl Scouts with their annual cookie kickoff. The Girl Scouts also now actively promote financial education as well. Here are a few pictures from the event.

What do you think? Teaching kids about credit

Sammy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:54:56 +0000

Below are a couple of interesting articles on kids and credit:

1. What do you think?

2. Have you ever tried anything similar or different?

3. Do your kids buy online and have you pick up the tab?

4. What are your thoughts on kids and credit – how and when to educate them?

Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility with Online Shopping

Credit card education for your children

Inspiring story on teen’s sacri…

Sammy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:56:03 +0000

Inspiring story on one teen’s sacrifices to succeed: http://tinyurl.com/dyv5ld

I really enjoyed this story and think there are some excellent insights that relate to a few Sammy songs:

Song: Show Your Family the Way! Message: Lead by example

Song: No Free Rides! Message: You can’t get something for nothing.

Song: Change Adds Up! Message: Little things, small habits, practiced repeatedly – make a big difference in time.

Eric Tyson, Author, Personal F…

Sammy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:55:55 +0000

Eric Tyson, Author, Personal Finance for Dummies, in his recent article titled “Nine Ways to Teach Kids that Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees” suggests Sammy Books Article: http://tinyurl.com/bnog4m

Sammy had excellent nite shari…

Sammy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:57:30 +0000

Sammy had excellent nite sharing with MBA students and future social entrepreneurs. Lots of great energy and bright minds.

Article: Dear Sahsa and Malia …

Sammy — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:19:17 +0000

Fabulous article by Janet Bodnar, Editor of Kiplinger, titled:

Dear Sahsa and Malia

http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/kids/ (Kids and money)

MSN Article: Article: What kids need to know about money

Sammy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:42:50 +0000

Article: What kids need to know about money

Sammy a BIG HIT at Eielson Elementary, Grand Forks AFB

Sammy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:50:34 +0000

Sammy was a BIG HIT yesterday at Eielson Elementary, Grand Forks AFB. We encouraged 225 students and 20 educators and adults to get in the habit of saving as part of DOD’s Defense Readiness Challenges. Here is a note from school principal Ali Parkinson:

Dear Sam,

Thank you for bringing Sammy the Rabbit to Eielson School. The children and staff were impressed with the performance and enjoyed it greatly. Below is a link to a few of the pictures from yesterday.
http://www.gfschools.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12555&pagecat=1086

With Appreciation,

Ali Parkinson – Principal
Elementary Summer School Director
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School
Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND

Sammy Promotes Saving and Reading at National Book Festival

Sammy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:02:46 +0000

Sammy and author Sam X Renick with friends from the Library of Congress FCU doing what they love doing best – reading and encouraging kids and families at the National Book Festival in Washington DC to get in the habit of saving and making their dreams come true!

Sammy Shakes His Tail at Vienna Parade

Sammy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:53:11 +0000

Sammy celebrating saving in 30 degree weather with his friends from Northwest FCU at the Vienna Virginia Halloween parade.
1,000 kids received Sammy’s first book It’s a Habit, Sammy Rabbit!