LZ Granderson Quotes

My mom taught me not to talk about money.

You have to teach children about money intentionally - create teachable moments.

I started out from a pretty modest background, so I always had a pretty good sense of money. I always had to work for my money, save my own money, I always bought my own stuff with my money... trying not to waste money unnecessarily.

Most people aren't honest with themselves about money.

Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights.

Teaching money management is a practical tool that will help shape kids' futures.

More men are ruined by underestimating the value of money than by overestimating it. Let us, then, abandon the affectation of despising money, and frankly own its value.

I'm a big advocate of a work-for-pay setup rather than an allowance that isn't attached to chores - it's a great way to impart the value of money to your children.

The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any.

I think that I know the value of a dollar.

I've discovered that I've never had much respect for money, and that has meant that money has ended up ruling me a little bit more than it should have. So I'm trying to learn - at this late stage in life! - to actually control that.

I never really learned the value of money. My father didn't spoil me, but I think my grandparents did.

Now's the time to teach your 5-year-old kid about financing. If they can add, I suggest that you start teaching them about saving that money. And how their money can add up in the future. I think the more you prepare your children for the future, the better off they'll be.

Many folks think they aren't good at earning money, when what they don't know is how to use it.

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly, I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.

LearnVest provides women with the necessary tools and resources to manage their personal finances; its core mission, to positively contribute to society through education and, ultimately, the promotion of self-sufficient and financially aware women.

Each time you go to the grocery store with your kids, it is a potential learning opportunity. In order not to overemphasize materialism, focus on other things to do with money. In 'Beyond the Lemonade Stand,' I try to emphasize the importance of saving money, and of using it to help other people.

You've got to tell your money what to do or it will leave.

Remember, either you control your money or it will control you.

I'm not ridiculously wealthy, but I don't squander money either.

Young children need to develop good habits that will be useful to them the rest of their lives. It is important to keep the lessons age-appropriate. For example, when your children start earning allowances, that would be a good time to teach them how to put some money in the bank instead of spending it all.

If you don't educate yourself, you'll never get out of the starting block because you'll spend all your money making foolish decisions.

I don't believe in spending money lavishly, now that I'm making money.

You must acquire the habits and skills of managing a small amount of money before you can have a large amount. Remember, we are creatures of habit and, therefore, the habit of managing your money is more important than the amount.

If you don't give your kid freedom to make choices with money, including stupid choices, he'll make plenty when he gets to college.