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…
Lounging on the beach. Traveling. Sitting at home on the porch sipping homemade lemonade in perfect summer weather. These are the images of the American retirement dream. As parents and caregivers, it’s what we want not only for ourselves, but…
As a result of the Great Recession, more and more parents and caregivers have debts weighing on their shoulders. Sometimes it’s a wise decision to use bankruptcy to alleviate debt concerns and get a fresh financial slate, but if you…
When it comes to making serious dough, okay, yes, adults may have an advantage over kids. Even so, that doesn’t mean kids have no earning power at all. In fact, the earlier you can get your kids into the work-for-pay…
Look across the United States on any given summer day and you’ll likely see variations on a similar entrepreneurial theme: the lemonade stand. Today, the lemonade stand has come to symbolize not only kiddie businesses, but also the spirit of…
Part of teaching kids about money is showing them how to spend responsibly. Even so, teaching about spending is only half of the finance education picture. The other half is teaching about saving. Debt Avoidance Learning about saving is important…
From the Washington Post Lifestyle Blog By Janice D’Arcy There aren’t many upsides to the economic gloom. Financial education expert Afarin Homer has rooted out one: It’s a great opportunity for parents to impart financial wisdom. “With the current economic crisis…