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…
Living in one of the most industrialized nations in the world, American kids are some of the world’s strongest consumers. For them, shopping is as commonplace as brushing teeth. Without proper financial education and guidance, some kids slip into the…
Biologically and socially, boys and girls are completely different creatures. This isn’t necessarily bad, but gender differences seep into financial situations, too. It can mean your child is at a financial disadvantage without strong guidance in areas of money. The…
Giving kids an allowance is a tried and true method of introducing children to financial responsibility. At the same time, kids also need to learn how to perform basic self-help tasks and take care of their belongings. In some households,…
It’s no secret among the CEOs of major corporations: The goal is always to sell, be it a service or product. In order to sell, representatives within the marketing departments of companies clue in to the people who already are…
In days of yore, people paid cash for items and didn’t like the idea of getting into debt via credit. Enter modern America. These days, if someone pulls out cash, it’s almost against the cultural norm. Paying with plastic is…
It happens to the best of caregivers and parents: Your child sees something he wants in a store, you give him an initial no, and he starts throwing a tantrum that would make a banshee blush. In those moments, it’s…
As a result of the Great Recession, more and more parents and caregivers have debts weighing on their shoulders. Sometimes it’s a wise decision to use bankruptcy to alleviate debt concerns and get a fresh financial slate, but if you…
When it comes to making serious dough, okay, yes, adults may have an advantage over kids. Even so, that doesn’t mean kids have no earning power at all. In fact, the earlier you can get your kids into the work-for-pay…
Part of teaching kids about money is showing them how to spend responsibly. Even so, teaching about spending is only half of the finance education picture. The other half is teaching about saving. Debt Avoidance Learning about saving is important…