Parents and caregivers are the first financial models kids have. Inevitably, for instance, kids see their moms and dads going to the ATM, paying for groceries or paying bills electronically or via mail. The message kids get is clear: Money…
Halloween promises tons of ghoulish fun for people of all ages, but with the holiday suffering from increasing commercialism, it can be more of a “trick” than a “treat” to come up with inexpensive ways to get in on the…
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas: All four of these major holidays are huge profit opportunities for stores and manufacturers, and it’s easy to get caught up in the materialism that’s so ever-present. To combat this, the best route is to…
Giving to others. It’s the opposite of greed and selfishness, and deep down, every parent or caregiver wants their child to have a generous heart. How, though do you raise a generous child? What exactly does it require? Awareness Getting…
Come join us at the bankaroo booth in the Menlo Park Block Party! Kick off the summer in this amazing Block Party — Santa Cruz Avenue is going to be closed for traffic, there will be music, face painting, jumpy…
When it comes to budgeting and kids, money-savvy parents and caregivers typically have a handle on teaching the basics: savings, income tracking, spending allocation, etc. Frequently left out of financial education for kids, however, is the concept of charity. Giving…