When it comes to money, it’s not unusual for one parent to feel a little less experienced or skilled, or for one parent to have more time for financial education lessons. Even so, it’s well worth ironing out these wrinkles…
“Mom, can I have a dog / cat [or other pet]?” The question is almost inevitable from youngsters, who have a natural curiosity about other living things, and who see lots of other families with animals. A lot of the…
Saving is one of the first financial lessons that kids learn, and many experts promote the idea that the earlier children can start putting money aside, the better off they’ll be. The logical progression from this idea is usually to…
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…
Press release MENLO PARK, CA–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2013) – bankaroo, a free kids’ financial service, is pleased to announce that they have a new agreement with OLPC. Together the two companies are bringing financial education to more people. The bankaroo…
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…
For today’s kids, having a cell phone is more than normal. The devices let children connect with parents not only in emergencies, but also for everyday events, such as reminding each other about an after school practice or finding each…
Financial experts everywhere stress the importance of teaching kids how to budget, but they often fail to point out that doing this requires your child to learn about and understand two basic concepts: gross and net income. These two elements…
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,…
Now that the weather has turned colder and the leaves are turning their artistic hues of gold, orange and red, you don’t have to stay cooped up inside with the kids. In fact, the fall months provide some of the…