It feels great when your kids earn their first paychecks in their coveted summer jobs. Their first instinct might be to rush out and spend away. But what happens when school starts? The money is long gone. The best way to make that money last through the year is to set up a budget.
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Budget their summer earnings for the school year
Posted on July 4th, 2011 by BobTeaching Kids to Invest in Their Futures
Posted on June 8th, 2011 by BobEven adults can be put off by the complexities of the stock market, but with smart investing, the long-term rewards can be great, and getting started early helps build experience, confidence and financial savvy that will stand children well throughout life. The key in getting kids interested in stock investing is to follow the K.I.S.S. principle, Keep It Simple Sweetie.
Explaining the Basics of Stocks and the Stock Market to Your Kids
Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by BobFinancial markets are a driving force in our world, so having a basic understanding of how they work is essential to becoming truly money-smart kids. If it weren’t for the stock market, companies would be limited in developing products and services that help improve our lives; such things as life-saving medicines, energy-saving wind power, enjoyable movies and games, etc.
Extra Bucks for Your Kids This Summer
Posted on May 12th, 2011 by BobAre your kids looking to make few extra bucks this summer for a new bike, camp, vacation or just to sock away the savings? There is no better time than summer to encourage your kids to be creative and earn some extra money around the house or around the neighborhood.
Starting a Kid’s Business is Child’s Play
Posted on April 5th, 2011 by BobThere are plenty of opportunities out there for your child to earn a buck or two. Depending on their age, the opportunities just grow as their skills and maturity grows. The key is to put together a plan of action and then do it!
Encourage Entrepreneurism Early
Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by BobFamilyMint makes it easy and fun for kids to set goals and save the money to achieve them. With the money from gifts, allowances, etc., kids have the necessary funds to practice financial planning and management. But earning money is vital to a sound financial future, so we need to help kids get in touch with their inner entrepreneur as early as possible.
Paying for College in a Down Economy
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by BobDespite the down economy, there are several ways parents and teens can work together to save for college without taking out a second mortgage or losing the house.
5 creative ways for your tweens and teens to earn money
Posted on June 17th, 2010 by BobOur nation was built upon the entrepreneurial spirit. Instead of seeing your kids fill out application after application in a highly competitive market, why not have them put that energy toward creating opportunities of their own?