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 being taught with great emphasis because it is … [Read more...] about When Should I Start My Teen's Allowance?
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Need to Know: Allowances and Teens
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 project as their personality). Teenage years … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Allowances and Teens
Mobile Apps and Websites That Can Teach Your Kids About Saving
Prices of goods increase all the time, which can weaken our purchasing power as parents. It is extremely important that we teach our children one essential habit: to set aside money for savings even at an early age. I've often asked myself what would be the best way how, and … [Read more...] about Mobile Apps and Websites That Can Teach Your Kids About Saving
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Cyber Security and The Bling Ring
If you haven't had your eyes turned toward the silver screen these past few weeks, then you might've missed the latest high profile installment of Hollywood docudrama, The Bling Ring. The movie, which features Harry Potter starlet Emma Watson and comedy heartthrob Leslie Mann, … [Read more...] about Cyber Security and The Bling Ring
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