Kids & Money

Kids ask for new toys without considering the effects on parents' checkbooks. Help children learn to manage money at an early age. Parents, it's time for Budgeting 101!

Dec 8, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

Financial literacy is important for kids to develop at a young age. Teaching a child how to count change from his allowance is a valuable life long skill.

Dec 8, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

An allowance is more than a way for children to buy goodies. An allowance presents a great opportunity to teach fundamental economics and good financial habits.

Nov 26, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Many parents wonder if their teenagers should have credit cards because they want to teach their teens to be financially responsible adults.

Nov 12, 2009 - April Bowles

Money management is best learned through trial and error. Giving a child a weekly allowance gives him an opportunity to learn about the value of money.

Nov 9, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

All parents send their children money messages, intentionally or otherwise. This article will help parents to craft age appropriate, healthy money messages for children.

Oct 27, 2009 - Manda Turetsky

All parents understand that they need to teach their children about money, but in what kind of order should it be done?

Oct 6, 2009 - Aaron Smith

Children should be taught how to love money. A positive association with wealth leads to fostering entrepreneurship, an abundant lifestyle, financial freedom and joy.

Oct 2, 2009 - Salma Jafri

Ensure that young children grow into a financially independent adults with good money habits, understanding of saving and investing and financial common sense.

Oct 1, 2009 - Salma Jafri

The UK Government-led Child Trust Fund system helps parents to save for their child's future. What should parents look for when setting up an account?

Sep 1, 2009 - Carol Finch

Australian parents should consider investing in a parent's name or in a grandparent's name or set up family trusts when making investments for their children.

Aug 19, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Manage school fees by using a school budget planner, sending kids to state primary school first, making use of early payment discounts and asking about repayment plans.

Aug 17, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Save for kids' schooling by estimating school fees, setting savings goals, using Baby Bonus, pre-paying school fees and encouraging monetary contribution from family.

Aug 17, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents can start saving early, open a child's account in a parent's name, invest in managed or trust funds and use school savings plans to fund children's education.

Aug 15, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Help kids to have good money habits by discussing money openly, involving them in family expenses, having clear pocket money rules and avoiding bribing them with money.

Jul 18, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

The financial landscape is rapidly changing, and today's parents must prepare their children to be much more "money-smart" than previous generations.

Jul 9, 2009 - Lynanne Fowle

Training children and teens to be wise in spending decisions and saving for the future will pay off when they become responsible consumers as adults.

Jun 18, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Children can learn about money through play when they're very young, and as they move into elementary school they can practice money management skills with an allowance.

Jun 11, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Parents can prepare their college student for using a credit card by reviewing credit card offers and completing the credit card application together ahead of time.

Jun 4, 2009 - Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Today's youth have been negatively influenced by rampant displays of overindulgence in the media. Parents must teach kids that in real life, they can't have everything.

May 27, 2009 - Jessica Whitta

Parents need to set certain rules when giving kids allowances to cultivate good personal budgeting and money management skills.

Apr 21, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Teach children about money by giving them pocket money, paying them interest, offering them match-funding options and opening bank accounts for them.

Apr 15, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents planning to open savings accounts for their children should look for those with high interest rates, low account fees and useful banking facilities.

Apr 4, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Getting a high savings interest rate on children's savings and child trust funds is important for long term capital growth. All children benefit from tax-free savings.

Mar 13, 2009 - Asa Ghaffar

Children need more training and experience in the whole cause and effect cycle of money. When they are not exposed to the concept of earning, they begin to expect magic.

Mar 9, 2009 - Hildra Tague