Money Basics for Kids: The Reasons Why You Should Save
You’ve probably heard it from mom and dad a thousand times: “You should save your money!” If your parents are not clear on exactly why saving is so important, though,…
The Features on Money: Why Your Kids Should Know What’s What
Even though money can look very different from country to country, generally speaking, there are distinguishing features that make each bill or coin unique. These features aren’t something your kids…
How to Introduce Your Kids to Charity Work
Even though your kids will love to spend their money on themselves, their funds also can pave the way for something that is priceless—the experience and self-gratification that comes from…
Money Smarts: Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Customer Service
Once your child has money of their own from an allowance, doing chores or holding down a basic job, it’s critical that they use a variety of strategies to save…
Money Goals for Kids of Different Ages
As a money-conscious parent, you know how important it is to teach your kids about finance, and that the process of doing this takes years. Still, with so many topics…
4 Tips to Keep Your Kids from Physically Losing Their Money
If you’ve already got your kids working with money (good for you!), a big challenge is getting them to keep track of their funds on paper. Getting them to keep…
Should Your Kid Get a Job?
To learn about and manage money well, it’s extraordinarily helpful to have a reliable income. For young kids, that income might come from an allowance or doing chores around the…
Should You Reward Your Kids’ General Good Behavior with Money?
For years, financial gurus have been divided about whether to use money with kids as a reward for things like good grades. They’re not any more unified about whether it’s…
Identity Theft: Facts and How to Protect Your Child’s Money
Identity theft has made continual headlines in recent years, but the victims of this crime aren’t just adults—many are kids. As a parent, protecting your kid’s identity is critical because…
The Top 10 Features Your Kid’s Savings Account Should Have
With so many banks in business, not all savings accounts are created equal, especially when it comes to kids. To get a good arrangement, you’ll need to shop around with…