bankaroo post on Microsoft Partner In Learning Network
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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 Partners With One Laptop Per Child and Goes International
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…
Could Your Child’s Phone Bill Be a Sign of Poor Money Management?
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…
A Tasty Way to Teach Kids the Difference Between Gross and Net Income
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…
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,…
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…
When Should Kids Start Saving?
Hopefully, by now, you’ve realized that getting your child to save is an important financial lesson. When a kid should start this process can be a little confusing, however, as families can have drastically different ways to approach it. Let’s…
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…