Teaching Kids Money Responsibility

Money Tips for kids September 28th, 2008

It’s never too early to learn about money. Money makes the world go around. We need money to live our lives in today’s society. Kids who learn about money matters at an early age develop a healthy respect for handling it. Here are some usuful tips on how to teach kids money [...]

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Should I Give an Allowance?

Money Tips for kids September 13th, 2008

The first money a child makes is not from a job but from an allowance. The idea of an allowance is an old one, but some parents question if it is the right thing to do. Should you give your child an allowance?

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Setting Limits on Children’s Spending

Money Tips for kids September 8th, 2008

We live in an instant society. With the microwave oven, cash machines, and the Internet, whatever we want is at our fingertips in a matter of seconds. Children have learned to want everything right away. Setting limits on your children’s spending habits can curb the urge to be less than patient when [...]

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What Is the Right Allowance Amount?

Money Tips for kids September 1st, 2008

An allowance is money given to a child because they are your child. It is not based on chores done or not done, but not contributing can see the allowance suspended until things get back on track. Even at this rate, what is the right amount of allowance to give to a child? [...]

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Five Ways Kids Can Make Money

Money Tips for kids July 11th, 2008

Kids are enterprising people. When they need more money, they will actually ask what they can do. Teach your children the value of a dollar earned with these five tips for them to make money.

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College Students Pay for Education

Money Tips for kids June 3rd, 2008

High school graduation is upon you and your child wants to take the next step. College is not cheap these days. The costs continue to rise each year. This fact has some folks asking, should college students pay for their education?

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Avoid the “I Want” Syndrome Avoid the “I Want” Syndrome

Money Tips for kids May 11th, 2008

Children are such precious little beings.  They add that special something to our lives.  But when they start to complain about wanting everything under the sun, we can’t imagine what that “something” is.  Here are some tips for parents who are dealing with, or want to avoid, this classic syndrome that can affect children.

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