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I'm thrilled to introduce Raising Successful Kids, founded February 2008 and inspired by my family. I have been working on this endeavor for many years, even before I knew this is what I wanted to do. Through  books, articles, seminars and classes that myself and my family  have studied, along with testing methods and products together, I am eager to share my knowledge with you to lead your family to financial knowledge, success and a lifetime of being in control.

Growing up in  South Jersey I was unaware of financial planning. I had my own savings account, but discussing money with my family was not done. My parents taught me strong work ethics and how to be generous, but the topic of money was not included in those same conversations.  I want my kids to have the same work ethic that my husband and I were taught as children and hence are the people we are today, but I want them to learn how this relates to finances, so they don't wait until  later in life to put it all together.

I studied Cultural Anthropology at Union College in Schenectady, NY. I found that my desire to study people and culture was not just about learning, but also about a passion that I have of finding a problem or need and being a part of the solution. Teaching children about money is something that every parent does in one way or another. I noticed that I needed an easy system and a central place to find information and that is one of the main reasons I started Raising Successful Kids.

Chris and I met in 1996 working together in the Insurance Industry. Chris has continued to be successful in the insurance field, now working as a top Agent for a family owned Five Star Agency in Braintree, Massachusetts Dowling Insurance.  I have worked as a Project Manager, Director of Special Events and Fundraising, Web Designer, Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach, Stay at Home Mom and now a full time Mom Entrepreneur.
Our culture is very competitive and advertising feeds into our competitive nature targeting the next latest and greatest thing that everyone must have... especially targeted at kids. Don't let advertising be your kids greatest influence when it comes to making financial decisions. Start talking to them about money today.
It's important to work with your family on your goals and dreams. That's what my family and many others have done using this system. We are working together towards what we all want individually and as a family.

Raising Successful Kids is a dream of mine for my own family and for yours. I want my children to grow up being able to make decisions based on their dreams, not their limitations because of money they don't have. I want the same for their friends and all their future friends. If  we can educate this generation on these four simple concepts of giving, saving, investing and spending wisely, then the future will be prosperous!

   
       Wishing you $uccess! Molly    

Don't take my word for it ...
Read what others have said about the products and system...

Dear Molly,
I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU! I am so excited to be able to teach my kids about money and I am excited that they in turn will have financial freedom. The workbook is awesome! I want to share this with the world. As I'm sure you are feeling the same way. I hope you have continued success with this business. I am spreading the word. Good Luck and thank you for changing my thoughts on money!
Marie K.
Massachusetts

Dear Molly,
I really enjoyed listening to your presentation;  I think you did a fabulous
job!  Thank you for giving me the tools to teach my children about financial
responsibility, something I lacked as a child. It's a joy to watch them
learn about earning as they use their chore charts and save for the special
things on their wish lists.  Your products would be a valuable addition to
any household with kids. Thanks again,
Kristen
West Bridgewater, MA

 

After looking through many lists of books related to investing & children, I came upon Money Mama & The Three Little Pigs.  I had to go no further in my search: a book that was not only fun for kids, with wonderful illustrations, but it taught the areas that I think are so important for kids to learn at an early age: giving, saving & investing. All three are equally important and so few books for children stress all three. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
Tracey Gluck
Senior Managing Director
Bear Stearns. Los Angeles

What impressed you most about the book?
The whole concept is wonderful! The author has taken a much - needed lesson about money and put it into an easy-to-read story for children. It's genius! The author uses kid-friendly language and makes the book easy to understand while teaching life-changing concepts. I wish I'd had this book when my children were first born. Also, creating a piggybank and other products to go along with her book, is a very smart move. I see much success in this little book's future. From start to finish, the book is well done. I love the little piece if money that is on most every page. He is so cute!
Writers Digest
11th annual self-published award


Dear Lori,
Actually, the materials are awesome.  We are not the parents but the grandparents.  We ordered a set for each of our two grandchildren who will be two in June, plus the book for the parents.
We decided before we began to get grandchildren that we would not be the grandparents they would remember for things but time and lessons.  So...on their first birthdays we opened 529 plans for each and contribute monthly to their college savings.  (Since we are the parents of 6 adult children between us, we had to decide on an amount that we could afford during retirement for all our grandchildren even if we end up with 12 or 15.) Then when gifting occasions come around we gift lightly or try to make it a practical gift.
I believe that if our children use these tools to teach their children that their own financial situations will improve.
I am an associate financial advisor with the top financial planning firm, have worked in this field for 17 years and have never found a better tool for young parents than your "Money Mama" system.  In fact, we ordered another book and parent's guide for one of our clients this past week.
I appreciate the work you are doing toward educating our young people. 
J.D.
Oklahoma

"I never imagined that my seven-year-old could be so knowledgeable about the financial concepts that have taken me years to understand. We were already routinely giving to charity, but when we got the Money Mama Piggy Bank, we became more systematic about putting away money for investing, savings and spending. I can't tell you how much I appreciate having an easy way to work with him on one of the most important lessons in the world."

Shelley Barnes
Newbury Park, Calif.

"It is easier to raise a child that feels entitled to everything than to teach him that money is really just a tool to live well and help make the world a better place. With our seven year old, it amazed us how early "the gimmies" started and how difficult it is to consistently and positively reinforce the value and benefits of money. Now that we have been using the Money Mama Piggy Bank for nearly a year, we are even more amazed at the changes in our son's attitude and the level of responsibility. He shows in making decisions about what he buys, how he saves and invests money, and how much he enjoys giving to Heal The Bay and the SurfRider Foundation. The Money Mama has been an invaluable tool for us because it gives us an easy structure for financial teaching that is also fun for our son. It doesn't get any better than finding something that makes learning life lessons natural and enjoyable."
Jay Sundher
Malibu , Calif.

"It's never too early to begin teaching children how to save, invest, and give to their community -- and Ms. Mackey's Money Mama & the Three Little Pigs presents these concepts using simple, fun storytelling. Combining a piggy bank with the story is a brilliant hands-on educational tool that allows children to experience immediate results from the lessons they have learned."
Rosetta Jones
Director, Visa U.S.A. Inc.
 

"Money Mama & The Three Little Pigs is a great book for children. It is an excellent way to teach them what they should do with their money. Money Mama teaches children in a fun way to give to charity, invest, save and spend some money on things that they really want. Everyone should use some of Money Mama's magic and make the world a much nicer place to live in"
Stephan Avena
President Save For America

  "Teaching children about money is so important because they are influencing family spending more than ever before. Money Mama & The Three Little Pigs, importantly, puts emphasis on spending wisely which is so vital for young people to learn. Everyday spending decisions especially credit-based ones will do far more harm to one's financial future than any investment decision. By teaching the little ones early how to become wise spenders, they will be able to hang on to more of their earnings."
Paul Richard, RFC
ICFE Executive Director
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
 

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