Parents and caregivers are the first financial models kids have. Inevitably, for instance, kids see their moms and dads going to the ATM, paying for groceries or paying bills electronically or via mail. The message kids get is clear: Money…
Our localization project is going well. We hope to go live in time for our 1st birthday party. We would be happy to include more languages, so check out Danielle’s latest ‘mission briefing’ video: So far we have translations for…
Two months ago, we had the pleasure of participating in the Parenting 2.0 event in San Diego. We had a great time and met amazing people. Here is a short video of one of our session during this event. Many…
Halloween promises tons of ghoulish fun for people of all ages, but with the holiday suffering from increasing commercialism, it can be more of a “trick” than a “treat” to come up with inexpensive ways to get in on the…
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas: All four of these major holidays are huge profit opportunities for stores and manufacturers, and it’s easy to get caught up in the materialism that’s so ever-present. To combat this, the best route is to…
Hi all, Two important announcements: First, thanks to Rafa and other members who use the bankaroo App for Android, we found out that the wrong version was posted on Google Play. We fixed it. Please download the updated version (and…
Thanks to feedback from Ryan, Toney, Danielle and Karen, we are happy to announce that we just released a few fixes and new features. The iPad App was updated to use bigger text to help young readers. In addition,…
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…
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…