Teaching Our Children the Value of Saving ... By Example
My daughter recently began babysitting, and treats her income as completely disposable. She doesn't want to save or invest any of it.My wife explained that she could have more money by investing and tried setting up an account for her at the credit union, but she ...
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Children's Checking Accounts
Open a checking account at the credit union for your child and teach her how to balance a checkbook. While it may seem a little early, if you help her open that first checking account, you'll be in a position to teach...
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Talk About the Credit Union Difference
Chances are, no matter how young your child is, she knows (at least in a basic way) what a bank is. But does she know what a credit union is? Spend a little time discussing both the similarities and...
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Read Together
Your child may not be much of a reader, but there's something special about reading together with mom or dad. Take the time to find a book on money management at your local library on a level your child can...
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Talk to Your Kids About Debt
Discuss the problems of debt with your children. They may not be aware of the dangers, and while you may feel they have time to learn about it, the reality is that children grow up quickly and if they don't get an...
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Summer Jobs for Kids
Encourage your child to get a job this summer. While the economy may be on the rebound, summertime is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn the value of money.
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Good Habits
You've probably already established many good habits with your children: eating right, brushing their teeth, and doing homework before TV for starters.
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Your Child's IRA -- A Gift That Can Keep on Giving
Anyone with earned income can contribute to an Individual Retirement Account. That includes twelve-year-olds with paper routes, sixteen-year-olds who work at the mall, and even bright nine-year-olds who charge nominal...
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Talk to Your Children About Today's Economy
Kids pick up on what's going on - much more than we give them credit for. Have an open discussion with your children about what is going on in the economy, what it means to the United States, to the world, and to your...
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Summer Camps That Teach Smart Money Management
Summer is a great time to spend some extra time with your children. Why not use some of that time to teach them about money? Visit the library, go online together, or include your children in bill paying...
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Tax Time
Perhaps you don't remember it, but one of the big surprises in life comes with that first pay check-when you find out that your salary isn't really all yours. Uncle Sam will probably always take a chunk out of your...
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Go Ahead, Take the Kids Shopping
You know you'll spend less without the kids tagging along. It might even be somewhat more relaxing. But your kids stand to gain from a shopping trip with mom or dad, even if only in one of the following...
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What Should I Wear
"What should I wear?" "I have nothing to wear!" "Those things in my closet have been out of style for a decade!"
If these refrains sound familiar, you are probably...
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Investing Simulator
Let your kids start learning about investing in a fun and exciting way...
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Talking to Your Kids...About Credit Cards
Nothing sounds better to kids (of all ages!) than a plastic card you can wave in department stores that lets you magically walk away with your choice of merchandise. Sure, you'll have to pay for it later. But, at...
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Beyond Babysitting and Lawn Mowing
Babysitting and lawn mowing are tried and true moneymakers for kids, but not every child has interests in those areas. So, if your children express interest in making money (but are not yet ready for even a part-time...
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