Madison DuPaix is a freelance writer specializing in personal finance. She has worked in finance and insurance since 2001. In addition to her professional experience, she is a mother of three young children at home, currently teaching them money management skills.

In addition to her finance and insurance positions, she has volunteered for the IRS VITA tax assistance program, and started a local investment club, educating others on personal finance. Madison also writes for Mint.com and is the author of My Dollar Plan, a personal finance site. Madison's writing is featured on various news sites including MSN.

Madison has an undergraduate and graduate degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin, with majors in Finance, Investment & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance. In addition she has multiple industry designations, including the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

Many schools in our public education system omit money management as a fundamental learning activity. Because adults often use the money management skills they learned as a child, it is important to educate our children and equip them with the financial skills necessary to be successful. Together we will teach our children to manage their money responsibly and empower them to become financially savvy adults.