Guest post by Remi Jimena. If you want your children to make smart financial decisions as adults, it’s important to instill good money habits early on. As was noted in our article on ‘Why Kids Need to Learn About Money Now’,…
By Ann Lloyd, Student Savings Guide You want to give your children the best start in life that you can. The last thing you want for them is to find themselves in a hole they can’t get out of. That’s…
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…
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 your school is like most, then your teachers likely are covering economics to some degree. (That’s good!) When it’s summer, however, you have the perfect chance to learn more about this important subject in a real-world, hands-on approach. Summer…
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…
Even though your kids will love to spend their money on themselves, their funds also can pave the way for something that is priceless—the experience and self-gratification that comes from giving to others. With a little effort, you can ease…
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,…
With so many banks in business, not all savings accounts are created equal, especially when it comes to kids. To get a good arrangement, you’ll need to shop around with your child. The exact features you sign up for can…