Ask any parent or caregiver or parent what they want most for their kids, and you’ll likely get a generalized answer something along the lines of “I just want the best.” (A variation of this that appears with great frequency…
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…
As Christmas approaches, it’s very easy for kids to get wrapped up in getting rather than giving. This gives you a hidden chance to expand an important lesson in their financial education: generosity. This is easy to do if you…
“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…
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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,…
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…