Remember when your parents told you they bought their first car for $2,000? Or when grandma mentioned paying 25 cents for a Coke? Your kids probably rolled their eyes, thinking these were just “back in my day” stories.
But here’s the thing—those stories are actually powerful teaching moments about inflation, one of the most important financial concepts kids need to understand.
Why Kids Need to Learn About Inflation Now
When children understand that money’s buying power changes over time, something clicks. They start to see why:
- Saving money matters more than they thought
- That $20 birthday gift won’t buy the same things in 10 years
- Planning ahead becomes essential, not optional
The challenge? Explaining inflation without putting them to sleep.
Enter Lucky the Dog and a Time Machine
We created something special in partnership with My First Nest Egg: a comic-style adventure called “Dog Gone Prices! A 1965 Mystery” that turns inflation into a treasure hunt.
Picture this: Two time-traveling cousins accidentally land in 1965 while chasing their grandpa’s missing dog, Lucky. As they search through the past, they discover:
- Candy bars for 5 cents
- Gas for 30 cents a gallon
- Movie tickets for 75 cents
- Burgers for 50 cents
Kids hunt for these hidden prices throughout the comic, then use math to decode a secret message about how inflation works. No lectures. No complex economics. Just a fun story that happens to teach one of life’s most important money lessons.
What Makes This Different
This isn’t your typical educational worksheet. It’s designed like the comics kids actually want to read, with:
- Colorful illustrations that keep them engaged
- A mystery to solve that requires finding 1965 prices
- Math puzzles that reveal the “secret” of rising prices
- Characters they’ll actually care about
Plus, it opens up natural conversations with grandparents. Imagine your child asking grandma, “What did YOU pay for jeans when you were my age?” Those are the moments when real learning happens.
Perfect Timing for Family Conversations
With everything from groceries to gas costing more than ever, kids are already noticing price changes. They’re asking questions. This comic gives you a way to answer them that’s both honest and age-appropriate.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by economic uncertainty, your children can develop confidence about money’s changing value—and why their financial choices today matter for tomorrow.
Ready to Turn Economics into Adventure?
Download your free copy of “Dog Gone Prices! A 1965 Mystery” and watch your kids discover that learning about money can actually be fun.
Also available at any Chief Financial Credit Union branch—because building future money confidence starts with conversations happening today.