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 (opens in new tab).
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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Dying Careers You May Want to Steer Clear Of
careers It’s tough to change, but your job could depend on it. Be flexible in your career goals – and talk with your kids about their own aspirations, because if you want to be employed for the long haul, you need to think about how industries are changing.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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Be Money Smart in Tough Times
personal finance The difficult times we’ve been going through are a great opportunity to teach some important money lessons to your kids and grandkids.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Last updated
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The Pandemic Has Worsened the Wealth Gap
Coronavirus and Your Money White-collar workers, in many cases, didn’t suffer economically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the same can’t be said for lower-wage service workers. If you’re among those struggling, take heart. Here are some suggestions to help you dig out.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Last updated
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The Pandemic Has Set Gender Parity Back: But We Can Fix That
Women & Money Our economy has entered a “she-cession,” with job losses and caregiving pressures hitting women hard. But there are some things we can do to work on that.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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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.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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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.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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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.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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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.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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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.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published