Most things in personal or business finance are not as simple as they first appear. Deciding how much money your child can access is no exception. It’s a complex issue because no two children or family situations are alike, meaning…
If you’re like most parents and caregivers, you’ve probably gone through the drive-thru once or twice, bought pop/soda at a gas station and even grabbed a quickie pre-made sandwich or Lunchable from your local grocery store. The thing all these…
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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…
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…
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…
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…