See what other parents are saying about the effectiveness of our products.
I just have to let you know that we are really enjoying
the MSK@Home program. Our girls look forward to our Sunday night "family
class". It's even more fun to hear the vocabulary being used often
and in context. This is a fabulous way to open discussions and raise awareness
about money and how we use it. Those little "Aha" moments that
they experience in our daily lives as consumers are amazing. With gratitude,
Molly J.
A friend gave one of my children a pig years ago. I have
since purchased another one for my youngest child, and a few for other
young ones (friends & family). Every child we come to know well will
be receiving one-- as long as you are producing them. This piggy bank
fits the system I created for my oldest child (13 yrs ago after much research)
perfectly!
Kimberly H.
I have been a financial services rep for 12 years and have
seen several ideas for teaching kids about money. This is the most comprehensive
one I've seen to date! I can't wait to share this with my nieces and nephews.
A great way to contribute to their success in life.
Elizabeth F.
I bought one for my 5 y/o daughter, and it's AWESOME, so
now my 3 y/o son is getting one for Xmas. Its been great for discussions
about finance. The clear chambers make it easy for them to see their money
adding up and my girl loves putting money in. THANK YOU!
Erin R.
This brings my total to 4 banks that I've purchased from
you so far, and I'm on a mission to let as many people as possible know
about these banks. I think they are OUTSTANDING! They teach children so
much more than a standard bank; particularly about the importance of donating
and investing. Keep up the great work!!
Charlotte G.
I ordered 3 Cash Caches for my own children and they have
been such a wonderful tool that I am ordering 5 more as gifts. I confess
I considered making a homemade version but the 'cool' factor of the Cash
Cache has really caught the kids' attention. It's well made, well thought
out and adaptable. My 9 yr old just puts a note in the pocket to remind
him what he's saving for, while my 14 yr old has her stock statement filed
with her investment goals. I highly recommend it as a fun way for kids
to begin learning life-long financial lessons.
Terry P.
This is one of the best ever ideas to help parents teach
their children the importance of saving, investing and contributing to
charities and causes of THEIR choice but still treat themselves to a little
spending. Great self esteem builder and nest egg builder.
Victoria M.
Thank you for your extraordinary pig! My toddler (3) will
be sending her DONATE money to the Red Cross this afternoon to help the
victims of Katrina. What an effective categorization of her money use.
While she doesn't fully understand it all, she is developing a habit and
I am grateful to your ingenuity for making it part of her world.
Pam W.
I have to admit that I was nervous that these things were
going to be pieces of junk. I ordered one for my oldest first just to
see what it was like. I was very impressed and ordered them for my three
other kids. They are great and my kids love them. You have an awesome
product. The personal attention I received was amazing and extremely rare
for an online shopper! Thank you and good luck with your pigs!
Ryan S.
I have a 15 year old son who has always been challenging
in the area of his personal finances. I accidentally ran across your web
page and was intrigued enough to buy the Cash Cache. Well, I am certainly
impressed! After I bribed my son into reading your material, he now seems
to be a convert. He is finally setting organized goals and handling his
money responsibly!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-Lynda P.
"He's learned about lots of things at school. By far,
what he learned in the Money Savvy Kids program is one of the most relevant
because it will enable him, as an adult, to stand on his own feet financially."
-Parent of a 1st grade student
We bought four of your wonderful Money Savvy Banks for our
children and we are so glad we found you!!! I have been looking for a
product like the Money Savvy Bank for over 5 years. My mother had used
small sectioned shoe boxes with openings in the lid for the exact same
concept! As a result, all four of her children had each earned and saved
most of their college education and living expenses before graduating
from high school. The budgeting concepts we learned from mother's shoe
boxes not only enabled each of us to finance our college educations with
NO parental supplements, but we have also grown up to become financially
independent, hardworking, money-saving adults with college degrees and
families of our own. Knowing first hand the importance of teaching children
early about earning, saving and investing money, I have been searching
for a product that emulated my childhood shoe box bank. I was ecstatic
to find the Money Savvy Pigs complete with the same money goals that I
had scribbled on my shoe box years ago! Thank you for making it easier
to pass on an inheritance of not simply wealth but wisdom!
-Rachelle B., Roseau, Minnesota
"The Money Savvy Pig is THE BEST!! I saw the article
in Time Magazine and had actually heard of this savings concept, but using
labeled jars. The pig is much easier. My son is 5 years old and he already
understands this savings concept. Thank you for developing such an educational
and fun way for kids to understand finance."
- Marilee E.
"The kids love their piggy banks and my oldest who
is five is really keen on using her investment section to save so she
can be a doctor some day. The stickers really help clarify what they are
saving for and help make each category clearer. Neat idea! Thanks again!"
-Lori H.
"Thank you for developing this product. I wish I had
had one of these when I was young. I am buying them for my sons five and
seven. I am especially impressed with the addition of a charitable donations
slot. THIS is the kind of message we need to be sending to our children
instead of the unbridled quest for 'more'. In these times we need to help
our children see we are a tremendously wealthy nation and there is so
much need in the world. Maybe our children will grow up to be a little
more sensitive to the rest of the world and be able to garner a bit more
respect and lessen the tensions we are experiencing now. Thank you for
creating a tool that is truly helpful to parents!"
- Rachel M.
"My kids are thrilled with the Money Savvy Pig
and the Cash Cache! When I gave my kids their Money Savvy Pig and Cash
Cache they both went into their rooms and were quietly gathering their
money together and were very excited about this. My son who is six is
using the Money Savvy Pig and has put all of his allowance money into
"save" and said that he will not spend any of it. He wants to
save for a Hummer limo (just what every teenager needs) when he turns
16 so he can drive all of his friends around. My daughter, who is 16,
loves the Cash Cache and has put money into all of the compartments but
most of it into "spend," unfortunately taking after me. So I
guess I have a few things to teach them but this is good! Now I just need
to remember to give them their allowance money."
-Liz G., Florida
"While surfing the Internet one night, I came across an article regarding the Money Savvy Pig in the San Diego Union-Tribune. It talked about the Money Savvy pig - its beginning, its uses as a piggy bank, and the way it teaches children the concept of saving, planning, investing, and philanthropy. I was sold. I had been looking for SOMETHING to teach my 4 year old the ideas that 1) money doesn't grow on trees and 2) the joy of sharing with others in need. After a harrowing holiday season where temper tantrums were the norm during any/all shopping trips, I felt that these lessons needed to be taught QUICK. I bought two - one for my 4 year and one for my 2 year old (I figured let's start her young!!). My four year old took to it like flies to honey. She immediately got the fact that the pig was clear, and she could see how much money she was saving. She is also excited about the idea of opening a savings account!
I showed the Money Savvy Pig to a friend of mine who is
a financial planner, and he flipped over it. He said it was "really
cool" and a very good idea. There is now a yellow one sitting on
his daughter's bookshelf. Thank you so much. I plan on buying these and
giving them out as birthday presents. I think they are the best and get
the message across very clearly to those as young as 4!!!"
- Christiane S.
I found you while surfing the web for children's educational
toys and also under 'best new products' from a magazine. I've bought 4
banks (niece, and friend's kids). Two kids really liked them, as did their
parents. The other two only used them for spending money and their parents,
who also had money problems themselves, were disinterested. The 6-8 year
range liked them the most. I put $20 in each spend slot, then gave them
20 brand new single dollars to divide themselves. They had choices to
make. Thanks for this great idea. I'm 44 and had money growing up, and
part-time jobs, but I never saved or learned how to balance a check book
or create a budget (either from school or home). Money just wasn't talked
about; home-economics yes, but not personal finances.
-Janice P.
I must tell you that this is the best customer service I've
EVER received. I had TWO emails from Michael with a url link for the cows
on the website and at the crack of dawn no less! I've placed my order,
and I cannot wait for them to arrive. I ordered 4 cows last week, one
for my seven year old daughter and 3 for a friend's children, and they
were a huge hit. In fact, all four children carried them around for a
few hours, my daughter in her bookbag, and it was a SATURDAY! My friend
and I were so thrilled with the banks, and our children's reactions, that
we ordered an additional 6 this morning as gifts for the slew of birthday
parties our children will attend before month's end. Although dolls, trucks
and the like are fun, this is something that will be remembered and last
a lifetime. Again, thank you for your follow up and for creating products
that will help parents who wish not only to lead a financial savvy lifestyle,
but want to instill those values in their children.
-Tawanda M.
