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, kids either want or have to start earning additional money outside of the home. In the United States, this is usually when they are somewhere between the ages of 15 and 18 years old. A number of strategies can…
Before your child can perform any other money task, he has to be able to tell which pieces of currency are which. For coins, there are a few fun activities that can make the size, color, image and value easier…
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….
With summer quickly approaching, carnivals and fairs soon will be setting up all over the globe. You might not think they have much to teach your child about money, but in reality, these venues can be perfect for getting basic…
As kids grow up and start to use money, they gain some distinct, personal perceptions of assets, which become part of how they define what money is and means. Often, the perception includes the idea that it’s possible to tell…
As you teach your child about money, the odds are good that you’ll talk about specific financial tasks that a professional can help with. These are excellent opportunities to introduce your child to finance-related jobs. Bank teller. Bank tellers help…
Dollar stores offer many everyday household, business and automotive goods, as well as toys and entertainment products, at very low cost. Although these stores can lack a huge selection and sometimes put steep markups on some items, they provide a…
One of the biggest problems most parents face when they’re trying to teach their kids about money is getting them to save. Getting children to start and maintain a rainy day fund is especially tough. Want Vs. Need Most parents…
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…