Kids and Money

Tips For Teaching Kids To Budget

September 15, 2011

Teaching children the value of money is something that most parents deem as important, but what are the best ways to do it? In the world we live in, it can be a constant struggle to teach your children the value of money, and make them aware of the fact that cash doesn’t grow on [...]

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Teaching Your Kid Financial Literacy

April 28, 2011

7 Things to Look Out For We live in an instant gratification society. We want what we want, when we want it. And if we don’t have the means to get it, we’ll come up with the means (usually using credit). Gone are the days of steadfastly saving every penny in order to make that [...]

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Kids & Allowance

October 13, 2010

Many kids expect compensation for the work they do around the house. A weekly allowance was always a part of our Saturdays growing up in my parents home and the more I helped out, the more money I made. Now that I have my own kids, I have learned that there are a few different [...]

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How To Teach Your Child About Money

September 25, 2010

The sooner your child learns about money and its uses, the better prepared he or she will be when it’s their turn to head out into the world. And it’s never too early to begin teaching them these invaluable lessons. In The Home Of course there’s no point in bringing your toddler to a bank [...]

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Battling the Gimmies

August 16, 2010

Children want stuff. Unfortunately, that natural desire is too often overwhelmed by our culture of consumerism. For many families, the mass marketing of everything from video games to new clothes is a constant part of their day. And as children grow and try to find their place in or culture, the idea that they have [...]

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More Summer Jobs for Teens

June 15, 2010

The summer is a great time for teens to have jobs. They are not in school, and often having something that can help keep them busy, as well as put some money in their pocket and experience on a resume is helpful. The following is a look at a few great summer job ideas for [...]

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