By Charlotte Wright It’s never too early to start teaching kids how to be money savvy. Learning how to handle finances is something that everyone needs to learn at some point in life. Shopping online is a convenient option for…
Setting savings goals is a basic task you’ll want your kids to do as they learn about money. Just how big those goals should be isn’t set in stone, however, and parents often question whether big goals are worth it….
Check out the latest press on bankaroo. “…This story begins with an all-too-familiar family scenario: a child and her parent arguing over money. In this case, then-10-year-old Dani Gafni and her father, Etay, are at a video game store, quibbling…
Adults routinely use the Internet to buy everything from rice to used cars, but kids are discovering how easy it is to purchase goods online, too. As a parent or caregiver, you’ll need to decide whether to let your children…
If you’re a parent or caregiver who’s been feeling about 15 minutes late for everything and just a screw short of personal daily assembly, teaching kids about money at home can be a logistical challenge. Today’s schools understand this, and…
Goal setting is super important when you’re teaching your child about finance—it keeps them focused, makes progress easier to measure and gives you the chance to offer praise and reward when they do well. You can set dozens of different…
You’ve probably heard it from mom and dad a thousand times: “You should save your money!” If your parents are not clear on exactly why saving is so important, though, here’s a breakdown of some of the major reasons you…
Once your child has money of their own from an allowance, doing chores or holding down a basic job, it’s critical that they use a variety of strategies to save and make the most of their income. Customer service is…
If you’ve already got your kids working with money (good for you!), a big challenge is getting them to keep track of their funds on paper. Getting them to keep track of the money physically can be just as tough,…
To learn about and manage money well, it’s extraordinarily helpful to have a reliable income. For young kids, that income might come from an allowance or doing chores around the house. Once your kids are older, however, a regular job…