Category Archives: Finances for Kids
Giving Gifts That Matter This Christmas
Beyond iPods and video games, there are gifts we can give this Christmas season that help other struggling Christians in the world. These gifts can impact lives like Juanet Milimo, a grateful mother in Zambia. Her four-month-old daughter was the first child born in a new medical clinic there, a resource stocked by shoppers who … Continue reading
One of My Favorite Gift Ideas for Christmas 2011
I know it’s still August, but I also know there are some people who are already thinking about their Christmas shopping lists. And I want to give this one a plug early on. I first saw Hearts For Hearts Dolls at the International Christian Retail Show this summer. They are beautiful dolls that any little … Continue reading
Students Using Lemons of Budget Cuts to Make Lemonade
Students near Detroit are responding in a unique way to budget cuts. With the help of Ernst & Young LLP, they’re attempting to make history by creating the “Longest Lemonade Stand” for the Guinness World Records. The attempt will take place on Saturday, August 20 which happens to be National Lemonade Day Ernst & Young … Continue reading
Back to School By the Numbers
The US Census Bureau released an interesting collection of data just in time for back-to-school. Here are some interesting statistics in regards to teachers, education and how much our government is spending: $7.4 billion: The amount of money spent at family clothing stores in August 2010. Only in November and December were sales significantly higher. … Continue reading
New Website Helps Parents and Students Research College Costs
It’s no secret that the cost of college has exploded over the past decade. But a new website from the US Department of Education aims to make the cost of education more clear. The “College Affordability and Transparency Center” provides data and lists of the colleges with the highest tuition rates and the lowest tuition … Continue reading
Grads With Debt Pass on Advice
A new survey found that one out of four graduates say they would have made different decisions if they had considered the debt they’d rack up through their education. Fidelity Investments surveyed hundreds of graduates to find out how they’re managing financially. “Recent graduates are finding that tackling their college debt is one of the … Continue reading
Thousands of Summer Job Openings for Young People
The US Department of Labor is partnering with business leaders, non-profits and elected officials to highlight the importance of summer jobs for young people. The DOL’s goal is to have companies create and fill 100,000 jobs for people age 16-24 this summer. According to the website here are some of the benefits for both sides: … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @Financial_Tales
We’re heading across the pond to Glasgow, Scotland for this Twitter Tuesday Profile. Daniel Britton is the person behind @Financial_Tales. Also a full-time writer, as CEO of The Financial Fairy Tales Ltd. Daniel provides financial literacy books and materials to parents and schools. The Financial Fairy Tales is being read in over 12 countries around … Continue reading
Kids and Money: The Benefits of Chores
Did you have chores growing up? Lots of kids do and while they may complain about them, chores can be a great way to teach important lessons. Chores teach responsibility and cleanliness. They can also provide foundational financial lessons. Wondering what chores your children can handle? Focus on the Family recently released a list of … Continue reading
Raising Kids that are Good With Money
Let me start this post by saying something important: I’m not a parent. But I was raised by two of them and I think they managed to teach me some pretty important lessons about money early on. The older I get the more I realize that this is an area a lot of parents fail … Continue reading