Scout and Navy opened their first savings accounts today! I had a big talk with them, and told them that this was their first step towards financial freedom. The event went as follows:
Scout emptied out his Noah’s Ark piggy bank.
He Ziplocked it up to take to the bank. Although, he was confused that “bank” referred to the thing he keeps on his shelf and to an actual place, so he kept putting the pennies back in the shelf bank. But we got it all straightened out!
On his way into the real bank to make a very important transaction. He was so excited!
Trying to wheel and deal, and getting a decent interest rate for the times. He even got the bank lady to roll his coins for him. Sweet maneuver! I think she was in love.
Navy is handing over her mullah. Navy is a little on the lazy side because all of her money was thanks to Nonnie. At least Scout asks everyone for pennies, and then saves up. ($32.00 to be exact….plus Nonnie’s contribution….not too bad!)
The handshake that sealed the deal.
A parting gift for both kids….a new piggy bank. It’s actually perfect so that we can separate out savings from tithing.
Navy wasn’t as into it as Scout. She was more caught up with the DumDums that were out for free. But I told her…life isn’t all about eating and getting freebies. She said she learned from the best!
And then I took a bow.
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