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 [...]
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 [...]
How are your kids at brushing their teeth? Just getting them to do it may be a big enough battle, but experts say kids should brush for a full two minutes, twice a day. And of course, most parents would probably agree that two minutes of brushing can seem like two hours to a little [...]
How can you help your kids become more fiscally responsible? Sit down with your children on Sept. 16 for National Money Talk Night. This website can help provide you with resources and instructions asking you to pledge to talk about money with your children. Check out these statistics: Only four out of 10 kids have [...]
If you have a child headed to college this year, bills could add up to as much as $55,000 per year. According to Parade magazine, parents should try to save one-third of the total and hopefully scholarships and grants can help with the rest. It’s never too late to start saving for your child’s education. [...]
I know, I know, it’s still July and summer is in full force. But soon, the first day of school will start to sneak up. Whether you’ve looked at your child’s back-to-school supply list yet or not, chances are it’s pretty lengthy. And fulfilling the teacher’s requests could be a little pricey– especially if you [...]
Lots of recent college grads are either spending one last summer goofing off or they’re hitting the pavement looking for a job in the real world. One of the trickiest things that new graduates face is figuring out how to get their foot in the door. Their high expectations may be met by a dose [...]
Summer is approaching at that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll keep your kids busy over the next three months. Help them spend their summer wisely by joining a summer reading program. Here are a few of the available summer reading programs that offer free books when kids read! Borders: Kids 12 [...]
Teens looking for summer jobs this year will have plenty of competition. According to the Department of Labor, there are nine million people hunting for part-time jobs. And according to polls, most employers plan their summer staff now. So here are some tips for helping your teen find a summer job. * Try SnagAJob.com. It’s [...]
Along with your spouse, the next family members that should be aware of finances is your children. Kids need to have a grasp on what is and what isn’t something needed and that will help them with their spending habits the rest of their lives. Real Simple magazine’s November issue suggests starting those conversations as [...]