The Explorer Hop Blog
Aug 4, 2025
Why Being Financially Savvy as a Teen Is a Total Power Move
Let’s be honest—school teaches you lots of things, but not always the stuff you really need to know, like how to manage money. That’s where financial savvy comes in—and trust us, learning how to handle your money while you’re still in high school is one of the smartest things you can do for yourself!
Jul 14, 2025
Future Finance Queens Take the Crown
Last week at Explorer Hop’s Camp Millionaire 1 Summer Camp, history was made. For the first time in years, an all-gir...
Jun 9, 2025
When Superwoman Is Just Fed Up
In a world where women are expected to be superheroes — juggling demanding careers, caregiving responsibilities, soci...
Apr 9, 2025
When Money Becomes Invisible: How to Help Your Child Thrive in the Digital Age
Remember when teaching kids about money meant giving them a jar to fill with coins? A few dollars earned for chores, ...
Feb 1, 2025
How to Talk to Your Child About Tariffs and Trade Wars—And Why It Matters
As parents, we want to raise financially savvy children who understand global issues like tariffs and trade wars. The...
Dec 11, 2024
How Parents Can Encourage an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Their Kids
In a fast-paced and ever-evolving world, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset in children can equip them with skills ...
Dec 6, 2024
Budgeting for the Holidays: Make Every Dollar Count (and Still Have Fun!)
The holiday season is magical—and expensive! Between gifts, decorations, travel, and feasts, your wallet can feel lik...
Nov 27, 2024
What to buy this BFCM
Ah, the season of giving. The stressful time when you stare blankly at your gift list, wondering how on Earth you’ll find something meaningful that doesn’t end up wasting your hard earned money! We’ve all been there—buying that same scented candle for your niece or the inevitable box of chocolate for the coworker who swears they're on a diet.
Nov 26, 2024
Summit Heights Public School: How a TDSB school embraces Entrepreneurship
For the past eight weeks, I had the privilege of spending an hour a week working with some of the most imaginative, r...
Sep 28, 2024
Financial Literacy at Giles School, Toronto
Our partnership with The Giles School started nearly 15 years ago, when our co-founder was a student there. It’s a sc...
Jan 23, 2023
Global Investment Challenge 4 | Jan 23 - March 6, 2023
Welcome to the Global Investment Challenge
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Global Investment Challenge! We are super exc...
Dec 6, 2022
Finance from A to Z: Week 26 (Z)
This is Week 26 of our A - Z Alphabet Blog series, the last alphabet - Z on Zombie Banks. How time flies! As much we take pride in putting them together for you, we hope everyone would greatly benefit from this A-Z of Finance and remember to share with your family and friends! Watch this space as we bring you more financial literacy related content!