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.
E-mail: neale@nealegodfrey.com www.nealegodfrey.com Facebook | LinkedIn
Latest articles by Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Women Kick Men's Butts When It Comes to Investing
Gone are the days when women deferred to men's 'superior' knowledge of all things money. In fact, men can learn some investing tips from women.
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Why Do You Feel So Poor?
Many Americans believe they are worse off than they were before the pandemic, but the truth is that economic conditions are pretty good right now. So what's up?
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Are You Rich? U.S. Net Worth Percentiles Can Provide Answers
personal finance See the U.S. net worth percentiles and what Americans think is the magic number for them to be considered rich.
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Four Money Mistakes Even Good Grandparents Make With Grandkids
Of course you want to spoil your grandchildren. Who doesn't? You can do it in ways that won't teach them bad habits or set unrealistic expectations, though.
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I’ve Been Scammed Twice: Here’s How You Can Avoid That
What can you count on besides death and taxes? That older adults will get scammed, even savvy ones like me. Here are scams to watch for and how to get help.
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How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train
A surprising number of young adults live with their parents. Setting some financial ground rules could get the kids out on their own faster.
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Can’t Afford It? There’s No Shame in Saying So
Trend of loud budgeting emphasizes being open about skipping unnecessary purchases and sticking to your budget, while older generations still struggle to talk about their finances.
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529s: No Longer the Ho-Hum Investing Device for College
Changes to the plans allow for the savings to be rolled into a Roth IRA, as long as certain rules are met, if a child decides not to pursue their education.
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Forget ‘Girl Math’: Handle Your Money Like a Woman
Social media phenomenon builds on stereotype that women are bad at math and can’t manage their money. Studies show that just isn’t true.
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New Love for Older Adults: Don’t Make the Same Financial Mistakes
If you find yourself getting ready to get hitched again (or for the first time), consider taking steps to protect yourself financially.
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Does Financial Fear Have You Spooked? Don’t Cower — Fight
Take a page from the heroes and heroines of scary movies and conquer the monsters that are keeping you from tackling your money fears.
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You’re Fired? How AI Could Change the Labor Landscape
Machines replacing humans in the workplace is not new, but today’s advances in artificial intelligence could affect hundreds of millions of jobs.
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Are You the Worst Money Role Model for Your Kids?
The answer is probably a resounding yes. Does that seem harsh? It may not be harsh enough. Read on for some reality checks, especially for Millennials.
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If You’re a Financially Insecure Older Adult, Start Here for Help
Many older people, many of them Baby Boomers, are struggling to make ends meet. Assistance for debt, groceries, healthcare and more is available.
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We Don’t Have to Let AI Win
Just as companies and employees evolved with tech advances in the past, we can do that again with AI, but employers need to focus on preparing their workforces to keep up.
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Costs of Hearing Loss Are Both Financial and Personal
Employees with hearing loss experience isolation and have worse career outcomes, but stigmas keep them from seeking assistance. What can companies and individuals do?
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Gen Z Taps TikTok for Financial Advice: What to Do Instead
Many young people also admit they would follow financial advice from social media influencers without first ensuring it’s sound. Here’s what to do instead.
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Are You a Money Moron? Where’s Our Financial Common Sense?
Not to be harsh, but shouldn’t we all have seen this economic angst coming? Let’s get frank about Money Moron Syndrome and how to avoid falling victim to it.
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How Parents Can Explain to Kids How NFTs Work
NFTs and cryptocurrencies are part of the new digital world that’s here to stay, so parents and their children should learn the ins and outs.
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How Parents Can Teach Their Kids About Cryptocurrency
Starting with explaining the concept of money to begin with can help them grasp the concept of digital currencies.
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Should You Help Out Your Adult Kids Financially?
Of course you want to assist your kids, but reaching into your own financial future could harm prospects for you both. What can you do?
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Millennials: Get Off Your Assets and Take Charge of Your Financial Life
personal finance Millennials are the most confident generation when it comes to money. But they still have some work to do on their finances.
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8 Money Tips for Seniors Suffering from Inflation
Inflation This year has been an especially tough one for seniors on fixed incomes. To stay on track, try these eight financial survival tips.
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Why the Sandwich Generation Just Got Worse for Women
Women & Money COVID amped up the pressure on women providing for their families recently. If you’re “stuck in the middle,” don’t lose hope. Take some tips on how to get some breathing room again.
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