In a typical American household, the television can be on anywhere from two to eight hours a day. This makes TV a strong marketing tool not just for adults, but also for kids, who often watch TV out of boredom…
We got feedback and requests from users that love the bankaroo way of teaching kids how to budget, but don’t want to use money. We created 3 new currencies you can use: points, stars and hearts. You can now give points…
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…
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…
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
Given everything you have to do as a parent or caregiver, including budgeting in financial education for children easily can slip to the back burner on your priority list. Even so, budgeting isn’t something to put on your child’s closet…
There’s no debate that assigning chores to kids is a lifesaver for getting things done around the house and giving children some time direction. Less clear is the relationship between chores and financial education for kids. Although kids might gripe…