Halloween promises tons of ghoulish fun for people of all ages, but with the holiday suffering from increasing commercialism, it can be more of a “trick” than a “treat” to come up with inexpensive ways to get in on the…
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas: All four of these major holidays are huge profit opportunities for stores and manufacturers, and it’s easy to get caught up in the materialism that’s so ever-present. To combat this, the best route is to…
Hi all, Two important announcements: First, thanks to Rafa and other members who use the bankaroo App for Android, we found out that the wrong version was posted on Google Play. We fixed it. Please download the updated version (and…
Without a doubt, the costs of retirement and college education for children are two of the largest financial hurdles any parent faces. Which one should receive most of your funds is a topic of hot debate, with personal circumstances further…
Giving to others. It’s the opposite of greed and selfishness, and deep down, every parent or caregiver wants their child to have a generous heart. How, though do you raise a generous child? What exactly does it require? Awareness Getting…
When it comes to kids and learning, two rules generally apply. The first is that kids have to learn in a way that is fun—by staying engaged and interested, kids become more likely to remember the learning experience. The second…
The modern American family lives at the speed of light these days, barely stopping to recharge their smartphones and fill their backpacks before rushing out the door. With many families having two working parents, time is precious, and it’s fairly…
Although the American economy is still recovering from the Great Recession as of 2012, many families still have a high standard of living. Kids in the United States might not be able to go to the movies once or twice…
Modern Americans live lives of speed and busy-ness. This can mean high productivity, but it also can translate into a dependence on convenience items. (Gas station coffee or granola bar, anyone?) Steering kids away from convenience in favor of frugality…
Living in one of the most industrialized nations in the world, American kids are some of the world’s strongest consumers. For them, shopping is as commonplace as brushing teeth. Without proper financial education and guidance, some kids slip into the…