Kids and Money

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... Continue reading "Battling the Gimmies"

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... Continue reading "More Summer Jobs for Teens"

Every teen should enjoy a summer job. It is a great opportunity to build up a resume, gain some real world work experience, and get a taste for what interests them, and most importantly what doesn't. The following is a... Continue reading "Summer Jobs for Teens"

Kids should learn about money from a young age. When they become adults, if they have not learned about money management, the value of money, and the pitfalls of money, they will not likely be very good with their own.... Continue reading "Three Ways to Teach Kids Money Skills"

Money is going to be a part of your kid's lives forever, and learning how to properly use, manage, and allocate money is a skill that is learned. No one comes out of the womb with an innate ability to... Continue reading "Ways to Teach Kids About Money"

Helping your children learn the skill of money management is going to impact them for the whole of their life. Money management is not a skill you are born with. Thus, you need to teach your kids about it. Here... Continue reading "Helping Children Gain Money Management Skills"

You want to give your child allowance, but aren't sure how much to give? Well, consider the following: 1. What are they going to have to pay for with the allowance? If you are giving them allowance, and you expect... Continue reading "Formula for Figuring Best Allowance"

People are constantly making excuses for their poor money management--"it is just not something I am good at"--but the fact is, no one comes out knowing how to manage money well, and ANYONE can be good at it. So, how... Continue reading "How to Teach Kids About Money Management"

Allowance is a fantastic way to teach kids about money, and money management. It gives them the opportunity to make some financial decisions for themselves. It also helps them learn the value of money. Money seems to grow on trees... Continue reading "How Much Allowance is the Right Amount?"

Being a step-parent or a step-child isn't easy; in fact, they're probably two of the toughest roles in the family dynamic. As forging relationships in a blended family doesn't typically go well, it is important to approach it the right... Continue reading "Step-Parenting: 5 Great Tips For Success"

Money is one of those subjects that people feel very strongly about regardless of their background or personal history. We spend most of our lives trying to make money so that we can live; conversely, making money takes up most... Continue reading "Messages About Money we Convey to our Kids"

Anyone who has been a parent knows that their children watch them constantly. Kids learn everything they need to know about the world from their parents. Although children learn for hours each day at school they learn a great deal... Continue reading "Good Messages to Convey About Money to Your Children"

Once you have made it to the goal you have set for going to college, now what can you do with your money to make sure it lasts longer? There are many dos and don'ts when it comes to money,... Continue reading "Money Tips for College Students"

With an ever growing problem of debt in this country, it is vital for us as parents to break this vicious cycle. We need to take the time to teach our children just how important money is and how they... Continue reading "How to Teach Children About the Importance of Money"

Money management skills are not an innate gift that is given to all of us. We must learn and be taught these important life lessons by experience. It is during one's teenage years that these principles of money management start... Continue reading "When Should I Start My Teen's Allowance?"

When it comes to teens and their allowances parents know that they must tread softly. To teens, the ability to buy what is fashionable, fun and entertaining is almost defining to their personality (or at least what they want to... Continue reading "Need to Know: Allowances and Teens"

Introduction Determining your teen's allowance has a great deal to do with your personal beliefs about money management. While some parents believe that a child should participate in chores simply because they need to contribute as part of the family,... Continue reading "Determining Your Teen's Allowance"

There are many factors to consider when you are making a decision regarding how much allowance to give to your teens. As you very well know, there is no universal standard amount of allowance that is pre-determined to be perfect... Continue reading "How Much Allowance to Give Your Teen"

The topic of allowances is highly debated. Some parents feel strongly that there is no need to give a child an allowance because children should be contributing to the family by working and doing well in school. Other parents see... Continue reading "Allowances And Teens"

Money management is an important skill for kids to learn. If kids learn how to manage money while they are young, they will be better prepared to handle their finances as they get older and have to budget, pay bills,... Continue reading "Allowances And Kids"

Many parents use allowances as a tool to teach their children about money or to help them learn the importance of pitching in around the house by giving an allowance in exchange for doing chores. While allowances are a great... Continue reading "Do Your Kids Really Need An Allowance?"

As your kids get older, you have most likely noticed an increase in them asking you for certain things. They want the latest toy, they want to buy candy, they want a new video game. Instead of making them wait... Continue reading "Should I Give My Kids An Allowance?"

There are many things parents need to teach their children. One of the important life skills that kids need to learn from a fairly early age is money management. Oftentimes, parents will help them learn that skill through giving them... Continue reading "Should Children Earn Their Allowance?"

Many parents contemplate giving their children an allowance, and for good reason. Allowances are an excellent tool for teaching children how to save and manage money while they are young. When giving kids an allowance, there are many things to... Continue reading "What Age Should Your Kids Get Allowance?"

With how materialistic our society has become, it is very important for you to teach your child to be good with money. Not only will it help them save up for those things that children want, it will also help... Continue reading "Tips to Help Your Child Be Good With Money"

If you are a parent with teenagers you know how expensive they can be. In fact, many teenagers start working just so they can afford the extra things they want that Mom and Dad are no longer willing to pay... Continue reading "Teaching Your Employed Teen About Money"

One of the most important things that you can do to raise a money smart teen is to begin teaching them about money from an early age. When they are younger they are going to need to have more supervision... Continue reading "Raise A Money Smart Teen"

Every parent knows that teenagers think they know everything; in fact, trying to tell teenagers something is sometimes next to impossible. But as a parent, you want to make sure that your teen is more money-smart; this way they don't... Continue reading "How To Make Your Teen Money Smart"

Every parent wants their child to be responsible when it comes to money. The problem is that many parents wait until it is too late to begin teaching their children about money and how to be responsible with it. If... Continue reading "Helping Your Child Be Responsible With Money"