Is Film and TV Teaching Your Kids About Money?
In a typical home, the television is on for at least several hours a day. People go to the theater, stream, or rent movies on top of this, too. Time after time, money is part of what you see. This…
bankaroo & Microsoft Partner In Learning Network
The team at Microsoft Partner In Learning Network asked us to share our story and details on how educators (teachers and parents) are using bankaroo to teach kids to be money smart. We are working on this blog post with the…
Facebook campaign for bankaroo mobile app
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Why Does Talking About Money Scare Parents?
For a lot of parents, talking about money is just as bad—okay, maybe even worse—than talking about sex or using drugs. This doesn’t make a whole lot of sense given that money is so integral to daily living. After all,…
Should You Plan for Your Kids to Pay Rent?
Today, an increasingly large number of people are considered “boomerang” kids, coming back home to live with their parents after college or some time in their own place. Many parents are more than willing to offer this type of help…
Great Home Crafts For Kids That Won’t Break the Bank
Most parents agree that doing crafts at home is a great way to inspire kids and encourage creativity. This doesn’t need to cost you an arm and a leg. These are just a handful of crafts you and your kids…
Should Your Kids Know You Have Debt?
Have debt? Join the club. That’s apparently the word on the street these days, with the typical household having thousands of dollars in credit card, mortgage, vehicle, education and other debt. Despite how widespread debt is, people are still quite…
Guidelines for Family Loans
When money is a little short, getting a loan is often a reasonable way for someone to continue on with his plans. In some cases, doing so actually can put you in a better financial position, securing assets or investments…
Easy Ways for Kids to Track Money
One of the most basic skills kids need to learn when they start their financial education is how to track money. Without the ability to do this, kids can’t go on to more challenging tasks, such as making and sticking…
Excessively Controlling Kids’ Money: Are You Guilty?
As a parent or caregiver, you naturally want your kids to be financially secure. As a result, it’s pretty tough not to hold some control over their money. To some extent, this is exactly what you should do, because kids…