It happens every day. Kids see a price tag, shell out some cash or swipe a card, and don’t bother to think that maybe they could have gotten an item cheaper if they’d just asked. By showing your children that…
As a result of the Great Recession, more and more parents and caregivers have debts weighing on their shoulders. Sometimes it’s a wise decision to use bankruptcy to alleviate debt concerns and get a fresh financial slate, but if you…
Living in one of the most industrialized nations in the world, American kids are some of the world’s strongest consumers. For them, shopping is as commonplace as brushing teeth. Without proper financial education and guidance, some kids slip into the…
Back in the day, people could get a candy bar (a decently sized one, too) for $0.50 without a sale. They could get gas for under a $1 a gallon at one point, and bread and eggs were easy to…
We wanted to share with you a ‘bankaroo theme’ for Google Chrome, created by one of our young members. Click the image to install (Google Chrome only) Enjoy!
It’s fairly safe to assume that, at any given point, people are smacking their money down on a name brand item with which they’re familiar. Kids aren’t much different about this, but part of a good financial education is learning…
Though teenagers might not have much money yet, the financial habits they are forming now will shape their financial future for decades to come. Find out how you can help, with this infographic
Great news! Apple is now reviewing the updated iOS application. Some upcoming updates: Facebook integration – post updates to your wall Add icons to goals Improved account settings Bug fixes (iPod Touch issues) Stay tuned.
Helping others and volunteering are key values. Let’s not forget to educate our kids to act and help and be good members of their community! Danielle volunteered this weekend to paint a mural for her school’s library. That’s a good…
We are excited to let you know that we recently updated the bankaroo service (Web and Mobile) to include these new features: 😎 Edit goals – you can now change a goal you already set-up! Set icons for a goal,…