Recent Money Blog | Parenting and Money PostsTeaching Toddlers About Money.by Michelle Vandepas10 Dec 2006 11:00 AMI don't think it is ever too soon to discuss money with children. My parents rarely did - it's a generational thing I'm sure. My sisters and I didn't learn about balancing checkbooks or what our parents did on a day to day basis with their money. When Will You Stop Supporting Your Children Financially?by Miriam Caldwell27 Nov 2006 09:20 PMThe time that you stop supporting your teenager or young adult will vary from family to family. Some families will help their children through college, and others expect for them to provide for themselves after high school. Four Ways to Teach Your Children the Importance of Givingby Miriam Caldwell20 Nov 2006 11:05 PMOne important aspect of handling your money properly is that it allows you to give to others. Nearly every book I have read about money (and I've read quite a few) mentions the importance of charitable giving. It is important to teach your children at a young age this aspect of money management. The Importance of Teaching Your Children About Moneyby Miriam Caldwell13 Nov 2006 10:14 PMFor some families the topic of money is taboo. This is especially true in families where money is not managed very well. Although it can occur in families that do a good job saving and investing as well. Have You Had the Credit Card Talk with Your Child?by Miriam Caldwell07 Nov 2006 10:57 PMAs you send your children off to college have you prepared them for the credit card offers that they will begin to receive? Have you taught them the dangers of opening multitudes of credit cards and charging up the balances? Do You Have Questions About Your Taxes?by Miriam Caldwell06 Nov 2006 08:18 PMDo you receive a large refund every year and feel like you could use that money in your regular paychecks? Are you self employed and confused about what taxes you need to pay? Do you want to understand the earned income credit (EIC) or how the child tax credit works? Teaching Teens to Save Moneyby Miriam Caldwell06 Nov 2006 08:17 PMIt is important to teach your children to save money. This step can be easy to do, especially if you start at an early age. Saving money will teach your children discipline. It will also help them to see that as they save their money they will have more power to do the things that they want to do. Five Advantages of Children's Savings Accountsby Miriam Caldwell26 Oct 2006 07:33 PMBanks offer savings accounts designed specifically for children. These accounts offer children an opportunity to learn about how banks work, and they also make it easy for children to save money. You may begin to save money for your child using this type of account. Teaching Teens to Manage Money by Limiting Handoutsby Miriam Caldwell23 Oct 2006 07:40 PMOne of the most important things you can do to teach your children to manage money is to limit the amount of money that you give them each month. This is important because it gives them the opportunity to learn to plan ahead, and watch how they spend their money. Teaching Teens about Commitments to Contractsby Miriam Caldwell16 Oct 2006 08:00 PMOne important thing that you need to teach your children about is the responsibility that comes through entering a contract for a service. Some common examples that come to mind are cell phone contracts, and gym memberships. Recent Blog Comments |
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