Without a doubt, the costs of retirement and college education for children are two of the largest financial hurdles any parent faces. Which one should receive most of your funds is a topic of hot debate, with personal circumstances further…
Giving to others. It’s the opposite of greed and selfishness, and deep down, every parent or caregiver wants their child to have a generous heart. How, though do you raise a generous child? What exactly does it require? Awareness Getting…
When it comes to kids and learning, two rules generally apply. The first is that kids have to learn in a way that is fun—by staying engaged and interested, kids become more likely to remember the learning experience. The second…
The modern American family lives at the speed of light these days, barely stopping to recharge their smartphones and fill their backpacks before rushing out the door. With many families having two working parents, time is precious, and it’s fairly…
Although the American economy is still recovering from the Great Recession as of 2012, many families still have a high standard of living. Kids in the United States might not be able to go to the movies once or twice…
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…
When any parent or caregiver approaches their child with lessons about money, the underlying hope is always that the kid remembers at least some of what was taught and applies it to their finances later in life. Although it always…
Giving kids an allowance is a tried and true method of introducing children to financial responsibility. At the same time, kids also need to learn how to perform basic self-help tasks and take care of their belongings. In some households,…
It’s no secret among the CEOs of major corporations: The goal is always to sell, be it a service or product. In order to sell, representatives within the marketing departments of companies clue in to the people who already are…
In days of yore, people paid cash for items and didn’t like the idea of getting into debt via credit. Enter modern America. These days, if someone pulls out cash, it’s almost against the cultural norm. Paying with plastic is…