Saving is one of the first financial lessons that kids learn, and many experts promote the idea that the earlier children can start putting money aside, the better off they’ll be. The logical progression from this idea is usually to…
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In a typical home, the television is on for at least several hours a day. People go to the theater, stream, or rent movies on top of this, too. Time after time, money is part of what you see. This…
The team at Microsoft Partner In Learning Network asked us to share our story and details on how educators (teachers and parents) are using bankaroo to teach kids to be money smart. We are working on this blog post with the…
Financial experts everywhere stress the importance of teaching kids how to budget, but they often fail to point out that doing this requires your child to learn about and understand two basic concepts: gross and net income. These two elements…
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…
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…