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…
As most parents know, it’s typically much more efficient to do your shopping without your kids in tow. The reality, of course, is that there will be times when you have to go to stores with your children. Although this…
The cost of college is a major worry for just about any parent. Relying on scholarships and financial aid doesn’t always work, which might leave you and your child looking for ways to make post-secondary education affordable. Here are four…
Most parents agree that extracurricular activities are beneficial for kids, as children can learn teamwork, develop emotionally and physically, and get exposed to new things they might like. These activities often are not free, however. Even if you can find…
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…
As a parent or caregiver, you naturally want your kids to be financially secure. As a result, it’s pretty tough not to hold some control over their money. To some extent, this is exactly what you should do, because kids…
In the modern consumer society, more goods and foods are produced every minute than ever before. This holds a high note of promise for quality of living, but the reality is, people in many areas—the United States in particular—are hardly…
With all the conveniences of the modern world, the vast majority of financial transactions now occurs on a digital platform. People use ATMs to get or deposit funds, for example, and they routinely turn to the Internet to make purchases…
Much of what you will focus on in your child’s money education is “nuts and bolts” or “how to” stuff, such as teaching your child how to read a bank statement. There is another part of money education that gets…
When school’s out for the summer, parents usually start looking with renewed vigor for activities they can do with their kids. Spending time with your youngsters doesn’t have to break the bank. There are dozens of things to do that…