Vendors and individuals both are selling items through online auctions in droves. Whether to let your child take part in these auctions is something you need to think through carefully, weighing the pros and cons. Concerns Online auctions typically require…
The issue of whether to give your child an allowance likely will continue to be controversial into infinity, but if you’re a parent or caregiver who has already crossed into the “I’m going to do it” camp, there are still…
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…
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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…
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,…