If your child watches TV, the odds are pretty good that he’s seen at least one commercial for a pawn shop. In fact, because of how these businesses market themselves, he might even be more curious about them than other…
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 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…
Tipping is something your kid will see you do on a regular basis, and eventually, he’ll wonder not only why you do it, but how. These are the four core concepts you should emphasize as you educate him on tipping…
Getting your child to give to charity is a great way to instill a sense of compassion and generosity, but the simple fact there are so many different charities out there makes selecting the right one a bit daunting. These…
Even if your child doesn’t ask for much, there likely will come a point when he asks you for something that’s a little out of your reach financially. When this happens, it’s not the best route to jump and say…
Kids need the opportunity to learn about money by doing—that’s a given. Even so, books provide a terrific way for you to get the ball rolling and to introduce the financial things you’d like to talk about or do with…