Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
Neale S. Godfrey is a financial voice for women and a pioneer for the topic of "kids and money." Neale is a 27-time author with a No. 1 New York Times best seller, Money Doesn't Grow On Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children, and she enjoys regular discussions on her newly launched Web platform at www.nealegodfrey.com.
Neale started her journey with The Chase Manhattan Bank, joining as one of the first female executives, and later became president of The First Women's Bank and founder of The First Children's Bank. In 1989, Neale formed the Children's Financial Network Inc. with the mission of educating children and their parents about money.
Neale has served as a national spokesperson for companies such as Microsoft and Fidelity, appeared as an expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America, and earned a number of awards, most notably Muriel Siebert Lifetime Achievement Award for her trailblazing work on financial literacy.
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Latest articles by Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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How Grandparents Can Help Their Kids to Raise Financially Responsible Grandkids
personal finance Your job isn’t to spoil your grandchildren, it’s to spend quality time with them, teach them and lead by example. Try these three tips for a healthy relationship as a friend and money mentor.
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How to Avoid 2021 Being as Much of a Disaster as 2020
personal finance Maybe it’s time to try a different kind of financial resolution for the new year: one that’s more about helping others than helping yourself.
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Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
Medicare What’s Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D and what do they cover? What are Medicare Advantage plans? And how about the deadlines involved? There’s a lot to understand during this critical time.
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The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hard: 6 Tips to Bounce Back
women in business The COVID-19 pandemic has been a real blow for women financially, but while the statistics are sobering, there are some things we can do to recover.
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Being a Woman Cost Me $2 Million, But Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stood Up for Me
personal finance Thanks to pioneers like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, women have come a long way in this country … or have we? A look at the progress, the continuing struggles and my tips for women trying to get ahead today.
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How Do We Protect the Next Generation from Blowing Our Money?
estate planning Take these two steps to help ensure your legacy isn’t squandered.
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Kids Moving Back Home? Time to Write Up a Lease
personal finance The good news is, you don’t have to worry about empty nest syndrome. The bad news? Your kids could walk all over you. So have a talk, and put your expectations in writing.
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Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
retirement Those most vulnerable to the pandemic will face challenges in the return to work, even as the recession means they may need their paychecks more than ever. But we’ve done it before, and we'll do it again.
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Coronavirus Coping Tips for Family and Finances
retirement Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic is scary. But there are ways to channel that anxiety in a positive direction.
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Warning: Your Money Smarts May Be Fading
Making Your Money Last The older you get, the more confusing finances can tend to be for many people. Here are some warning signs that you or someone you love may be getting overwhelmed and some practical tips to stay on top of things.
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Is the Side-Hustle a New Dance Seniors Are Learning?
retirement Judging by the growing numbers of people 55 and older seeking out these gigs, the answer is yes. Maybe there's one that is right for you.
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Till Debt Do We Part: The Golden Years Are Tarnishing
Making Your Money Last Too many seniors today are weighed down with tremendous debt loads, but there are helping hands available. Check out these resources for assistance with everything from medical costs to rent, food and taxes.
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Time to Get Your Head Out of the Sand about Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Insurance As more Boomers are becoming caregivers themselves for their parents and loved ones, the realities of the costs and work involved are sinking in. It's time to make a plan for yourself.
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Show Me the Money: How to Protect Yourself in Gray Divorce
retirement Divorce is on the rise for people in their 50s and up, and because these couples are older, their breakups can be more complicated to navigate. Treat your divorce like what it is: A business deal.
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Should You Help Your Grandchild Buy a Car?
cars Before you whip out your wallet or write a check (and, yes, there could be some good reasons to contribute to the purchase), grandparents should ask some serious questions about money and safety.
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Are You a Helicopter Parent, a Lawn Mower or Worse: A Payoff Parent?
retirement Here's a lesson all parents can benefit from: Let your kids fail. Just do it. You'll be glad you did.
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Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Or Bottom)
retirement What's going on with office romances these days? How prevalent are they? And just how dangerous can they be for your career?
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Get Your Grandkids in the Giving Spirit by Volunteering Together
retirement Spending time together helping others is one of the greatest gifts a grandparent can give their grandchildren, and it pays off in so many ways. Here are some ideas to help get you started.
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The Rise of Gray Divorce: Why and Why Not?
alimony Al and Tipper Gore could be the poster children for one reason why divorce for those 50 and up is on the rise. There are many other factors at play, and several financial considerations to keep in mind, too.
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Meaningful New Year's Resolutions for Grandparents Who Really Care
retirement It's time to change how we think about resolutions. They can still deal with finances, but maybe they should focus on our most important asset, our grandchildren and the type of legacy we want to leave them.
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Ethics Can Be Fun? 2 Games to Teach Your Grandkids
retirement Honesty, respect and money are concepts that go hand in hand. To spark productive conversations about ethics with your children and grandchildren, try these two car games.
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Can the Office Gray Gracefully?
retirement The workplace is changing. To keep up, Baby Boomers have to be ready to change, too.
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The Agony and Ecstasy of Retirement Living in a Pod
Making Your Money Last Living alone is expensive, and it can be lonely, too. A group living situation opens up a lot of happy possibilities, even if it can come with some downsides.
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Why Live Alone in Retirement? Form a Pod Instead
Making Your Money Last Sharing expenses can be extremely helpful, but that’s not the only reason to add some peas to your pod. Sharing friendships, skills and talents can be just as valuable.
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