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 when it is someone else's, but when it is yours, … [Read more...] about How Much Allowance is the Right Amount?
Kids and Money
How to Teach Children About the Importance of Money
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 need to use it. If you want your children to be financially independent as … [Read more...] about How to Teach Children About the Importance of Money
How Will This Kid Ever Make It In The Real World?
In our Parents Anonymous Group we parents often wondered aloud how our children would ever survive in the real world: Will they be able to manage money? Will they learn to cook and clean their house? Will they manage to hold down a job? Will they get along well with others? Will … [Read more...] about How Will This Kid Ever Make It In The Real World?
Tips For Teaching Kids To Budget
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 … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Kids To Budget
How to Teach Kids About Money Management
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 can you teach your children about money management so that they … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Money Management
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