The phrase “spending addiction” might conjure up images of adults happily swiping credit cards and swimming in bags of merchandise, but the reality is that kids make up an increasing percentage of addiction cases. If you see these warning signs…
Inheritance doesn’t just affect adults. It can affect kids, too. Knowing the basics of what inheritance is and how it works thus should be part of any child’s financial education. The Simple Definition Inheritance, in terms of finance, is…
When kids just need a little bit of extra money or don’t qualify for loans on their own, they typically go to the Bank Of Mom And Dad somewhat by default. This shouldn’t necessarily be a habit, but if you…
A major goal in teaching kids to be responsible with money is getting them to control how much they spend. If they can do this, budgeting is much easier, and the risk that they’ll get into debt dramatically decreases. These…
As any seasoned parent will tell you, it doesn’t take kids very long to start asking for stuff. Eventually, they’ll learn that some things cost more money than they have. Most caregivers make the best suggestion of saving up for…
Retirement can be a pretty abstract financial topic for kids to tackle, especially since it’s so far into the future. Still, they need to know what it is and start planning for it early, especially since they’re likely seeing you…
Eventually, you’ll want your child to move away from a basic piggy bank and explore working with a regular bank. These are the key points you’ll want to touch on as your child gets ready to open his first account….
Small kids who don’t understand money often take small items off shelves in stores—many small toys and candies, for example, are easy for a child to put into their pocket in a blink as you pay your bill at the…
Ask any financial expert what kids should learn early on about money and he’ll tell you to teach your child how to save. This is excellent advice, but the reality is that saving means different things to different kids. Your…
When it comes to money, it’s not unusual for one parent to feel a little less experienced or skilled, or for one parent to have more time for financial education lessons. Even so, it’s well worth ironing out these wrinkles…