“Just knowing that something I, a teenager, made could affect anyone really makes me feel like I did something good.” As posted on EY! Blog by philip@childfinance.org Ye! is a platform for entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30. But some people just don’t wait…
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…
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,…
For years, financial gurus have been divided about whether to use money with kids as a reward for things like good grades. They’re not any more unified about whether it’s okay to fork over some bills or change forgeneral good…
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…
By now, your kids hopefully know some basic money facts, such as the value of specific coins or what a budget is. To keep them interested in learning even more, though, introduce them to these less commonly known money tidbits….
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…
Sales can be amazing events that let kids get the most out of the little money they have. Exactly why stores go through these events can be confusing, however—after all, isn’t a business losing out if they sell stuff at…
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…