Store Tantrums: How to Respond So Your Child Stays Financially Strong
It happens to the best of caregivers and parents: Your child sees something he wants in a store, you give him an initial no, and he starts throwing a tantrum that would make a banshee blush. In those moments, it’s…
Retirement Saving: Showing Kids That 100 Percent of Income Isn’t Spendable
Lounging on the beach. Traveling. Sitting at home on the porch sipping homemade lemonade in perfect summer weather. These are the images of the American retirement dream. As parents and caregivers, it’s what we want not only for ourselves, but…
Saving for Your Child’s Education
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…
Does your teenager know how to manage money?
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
Edit goals, add icons and more – online and on your mobile
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,…
10 Ways to Get Your Kid Earning Money
It’s no secret that, as adults, most people need to earn money through one or more jobs in order to make ends meet. The trouble is, people need to have a sense of what it’s like to work and manage…
Allowance for Your Child: How Much, When and How to Give It
Giving a child an allowance is a good way to provide a financial education while giving her some independence. How much, when and how parents and caregivers should provide an allowance are always confusing issues. How you treat and implement…