Kids And Money

At What Age Should You Teach Kids About Money?

Unfortunately, the question of when to teach kids about money doesn’t have one set answer. It is very similar to the subject of kids allowance, in that there are a few variables which parents must consider. The answer can change depending on the situation, parent’s values, and the kids’ level of maturity. When Should You Teach Kids [...]

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Keeping the Kids Entertained on Thanksgiving Break

While you are probably looking forward to spending time with your friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday, I suspect your kids have an entirely different take on Thanksgiving. They may be glad to spend time with their family and friends, their focus is probably on the upcoming break from school. Thanksgiving break is almost [...]

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Teaching Kids to Spend Their Money Smartly

One of the many parts of responsible parenting is teaching your little ones how to handle their own finances. Now is the time to begin planting the seeds of good financial practices in their minds. Although they don’t have a lot of money now, the fundamentals they learn will serve them well when they are [...]

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To Limit Spending, Limit Your Exposure to Advertising

One of the things we’ve noticed in our family is that the more advertising we see, the more stuff we are likely to want. This is especially true with our children. We try to minimize the amount of advertising they are exposed to which helps to alleviate some of the “I wants”. It is tricky [...]

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