kids and money

  1. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    How to effectively teach young kids about money

    By Guest Author on May 30, 2013
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    Schools rarely find the time to teach younger children to save money and the value of sound personal finance. As a parent, that...
  2. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Kids and credit cards: How soon is too soon?

    By Guest Author on May 2, 2013
    It’s a simple fact: Parents do not like talking to their kids about money. In fact, over 60 percent of parents surveyed said they...
  3. Tweens, Teens & College

    How much green should you give your tween?

    By Lisa Steinke on Mar 15, 2013
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    Lately, you’re starting to feel more like your tween’s ATM than her M-O-M. So how much money should you be giving her? Or should she...
  4. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    The kiddie tax: Does your child have to file?

    By Kelly Phillips Erb on Mar 6, 2013
    When April 15 rolls around, most of us understand that we need to file a federal income tax return. But what about when our kids...
  5. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Online savings accounts for kids

    By Guest Author on Feb 27, 2013
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    Two of the biggest difficulties for parents are saving enough money for their child’s college education and teaching their kids...
  6. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Creating accounts for kids: Practical and tax consequences

    By Kelly Phillips Erb on Feb 18, 2013
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    It’s never too early to start saving. Opening a bank or other investment account for your child can be a great way to help her save...
  7. Budgeting & Saving

    Financial accounts every child should have

    By Sarah Brooks on Nov 16, 2012
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    When it comes to your children and their future, you can never be too prepared. Start thinking now about what it is you want to...
  8. Shopping for Kids & Baby

    Teaching kids to be smart shoppers

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 11, 2012
    Saving money is an important lesson that you need to teach your kids. However, you also need to teach them about spending money....
  9. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    When your child should have their first bank account

    By Maggie Marton on Oct 1, 2012
    Once children start earning their own money, it’s time to teach them how to save. One useful way to teach about saving versus...
  10. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Piggy bank or bank account: Tips for helping your child save

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
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    Teaching your children about saving money while they are young is a valuable lesson that can help lay the foundation for a solid...
  11. Money and finance

    Teaching teens to safely use money online

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
    Thieves and hackers can drain your bank accounts, use your personal information and steal your identity. Though there is no...
  12. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Kids' allowances: What's a reasonable amount and at what age?

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
    According to a national survey recently by the American Institute of CPAs, the average allowance for kids in the country totals...
  13. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Talking to your kids about family finances

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
    Though your children don't need to be privy to every detail about your family finances, they need to have a general overview as you...
  14. Tweens, Teens & College

    How to teach your college student to earn free money

    By Kimberly Horn on Aug 8, 2012
    When some young adults get to college, the temptation to spend grows somewhat exponentially. There’s no one looking over their...
  15. Parenting Tips & Advice

    The new and improved lemonade stand

    By Lisa Steinke on Jul 10, 2012
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    This summer, when your kids complain of boredom, why not challenge them to make some money. From the new trends in lemonade stands...
  16. Activities for Kids

    Help your kids start a lemonade stand

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jun 13, 2012
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    Is there anything that screams “Summer’s here!” louder than a lemonade stand? We think not. This quintessential summer pastime is a...
  17. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: What are your money priorities?

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on May 22, 2012
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    Laura Vanderkam, a mother of three kids under the age of 5, and author of All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know...
  18. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Mom vs. Dad: The allowance debate

    By Lisa Steinke on May 10, 2012
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    You grew up in a home where you earned a weekly allowance. Your husband on the other hand? When he was growing up, being paid for...
  19. Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

    Teaching your teens to shop responsibly

    By Kori Ellis on May 1, 2012
    Teens love to shop -- whether it's for the latest fashions or the newest video games. Whether they are spending their own cash, your...
  20. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Talking to kids about financial struggles

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 25, 2012
    In today's economy, many families are experiencing financial struggles. If your family's finances have taken a hit, talk to your...
  21. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teaching your teens good money habits

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 20, 2012
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    Teaching your teens good money habits now will lay the groundwork for their financial future. Let your teenagers be involved in the...