It is critical that kids start to learn the value of money, short-term and long-term saving and budgeting at an early age. Alexa Von Tobel agebudgetecritical Change image and share on social
As a new entrepreneur, you need a stake in the game, but you can't risk it all. Alexa Von Tobel entrepreneurgamerisk Change image and share on social
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. Alexa Von Tobel awarecontributecore share on social
Since the beginning of LearnVest, I've never left the office for food. Alexa Von Tobel beginfoodhave Change image and share on social
I think of all my time as existing in 15-minute blocks. Most people think in terms of 30-minute chunks, but I've found that when I free up more time, I waste it. Alexa Von Tobel blockchunkexist Change image and share on social
It's important to have a really clear strategy so when you are in business, you only have to make micro-strategy changes. Alexa Von Tobel businessclearimportant Change image and share on social
Kids can learn a lot about necessities and wants by recognizing what people live without. A common routine, but one that should not be overlooked, is having a family donation to a charity for those less fortunate. Ask your kids to search for items, toys, or clothes that they no longer use and contribute those items a collection box. Alexa Von Tobel boxcharityclothe share on social
At LearnVest, we're working to make financial planning both accessible and affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to get on track financially. Alexa Von Tobel accessibleaffordablefinancial Change image and share on social
When I was planning LearnVest, everyone told me I had to talk to Ann Kaplan, one of the first female partners at Goldman Sachs. Within five minutes of our meeting, she totally got the idea - and by the time I left, she was a seed investor. Alexa Von Tobel annfemalegoldman share on social
We never intend to lose our jobs, break up with our live-in loves, or face any number of the curveballs life throws our way. But they happen all the same, so have a bailout plan just in case. Sounds corny, but I call this the 'freedom fund' because it gives you the freedom to get out of a jam without climbing into debt. Alexa Von Tobel bailoutbreakcall share on social