Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
President & CEO, Children's Financial Network Inc.
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.
E-mail: neale@nealegodfrey.com
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Be Money Smart in Tough Times
personal finance
Be Money Smart in Tough Times
The difficult times we’ve been going through are a great opportunity to teach some important money lessons to your kids and grandkids.
July 13, 2021
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Wealth Gap
Coronavirus and Your Money
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Wealth Gap
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 worker…
May 17, 2021
The Pandemic Has Set Gender Parity Back: But We Can Fix That
Women & Money
The Pandemic Has Set Gender Parity Back: But We Can Fix That
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 t…
March 30, 2021
How Grandparents Can Help Their Kids to Raise Financially Responsible Grandkids
personal finance
How Grandparents Can Help Their Kids to Raise Financially Responsible Grandkids
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 r…
February 12, 2021
How to Avoid 2021 Being as Much of a Disaster as 2020
personal finance
How to Avoid 2021 Being as Much of a Disaster as 2020
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.
December 31, 2020
Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
Medicare
Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
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 lo…
November 21, 2020
The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hard: 6 Tips to Bounce Back
women in business
The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hard: 6 Tips to Bounce Back
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.
November 6, 2020
Being a Woman Cost Me $2 Million, But Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stood Up for Me
personal finance
Being a Woman Cost Me $2 Million, But Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stood Up for Me
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…
September 21, 2020
How Do We Protect the Next Generation from Blowing Our Money?
estate planning
How Do We Protect the Next Generation from Blowing Our Money?
Take these two steps to help ensure your legacy isn’t squandered.
August 20, 2020
Kids Moving Back Home? Time to Write Up a Lease
personal finance
Kids Moving Back Home? Time to Write Up a Lease
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 exp…
July 21, 2020
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
retirement
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
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 …
June 11, 2020
Coronavirus Coping Tips for Family and Finances
retirement
Coronavirus Coping Tips for Family and Finances
Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic is scary. But there are ways to channel that anxiety in a positive direction.
March 27, 2020
Warning: Your Money Smarts May Be Fading
retirement
Warning: Your Money Smarts May Be Fading
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…
February 21, 2020
Is the Side-Hustle a New Dance Seniors Are Learning?
retirement
Is the Side-Hustle a New Dance Seniors Are Learning?
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.
January 6, 2020
Till Debt Do We Part: The Golden Years Are Tarnishing
retirement
Till Debt Do We Part: The Golden Years Are Tarnishing
Too many seniors today are weighed down with tremendous debt loads, but there are helping hands available. Check out these resources for assistance wi…
December 4, 2019
Time to Get Your Head Out of the Sand about Long-Term Care
retirement
Time to Get Your Head Out of the Sand about Long-Term Care
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…
October 8, 2019
Show Me the Money: How to Protect Yourself in Gray Divorce
retirement
Show Me the Money: How to Protect Yourself in Gray Divorce
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 …
September 10, 2019
Should You Help Your Grandchild Buy a Car?
cars
Should You Help Your Grandchild Buy a Car?
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 s…
June 25, 2019
Are You a Helicopter Parent, a Lawn Mower or Worse: A Payoff Parent?
retirement
Are You a Helicopter Parent, a Lawn Mower or Worse: A Payoff Parent?
Here's a lesson all parents can benefit from: Let your kids fail. Just do it. You'll be glad you did.
May 16, 2019
Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Or Bottom)
retirement
Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Or Bottom)
What's going on with office romances these days? How prevalent are they? And just how dangerous can they be for your career?
April 15, 2019
Get Your Grandkids in the Giving Spirit by Volunteering Together
retirement
Get Your Grandkids in the Giving Spirit by Volunteering Together
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 a…
February 18, 2019
The Rise of Gray Divorce: Why and Why Not?
alimony
The Rise of Gray Divorce: Why and Why Not?
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, a…
January 23, 2019
Meaningful New Year's Resolutions for Grandparents Who Really Care
retirement
Meaningful New Year's Resolutions for Grandparents Who Really Care
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 gr…
December 26, 2018
Ethics Can Be Fun? 2 Games to Teach Your Grandkids
retirement
Ethics Can Be Fun? 2 Games to Teach Your Grandkids
Honesty, respect and money are concepts that go hand in hand. To spark productive conversations about ethics with your children and grandchildren, try…
November 7, 2018
Can the Office Gray Gracefully?
retirement
Can the Office Gray Gracefully?
The workplace is changing. To keep up, Baby Boomers have to be ready to change, too.
October 18, 2018
The Agony and Ecstasy of Retirement Living in a Pod
retirement
The Agony and Ecstasy of Retirement Living in a Pod
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 do…
September 27, 2018
Why Live Alone in Retirement? Form a Pod Instead
retirement
Why Live Alone in Retirement? Form a Pod Instead
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…
August 15, 2018