We love online technology, and we love that our kids love it too. However, the Internet isn’t safe for kids to just go roaming about anywhere, so we’re big fans of parental control solutions. And we’re huge fans of parental control solutions that are both very effective and free.
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OpenDNS FamilyShield – Web Content Filtering for ALL Your Gadgets
Posted on January 29th, 2012 by JeffTurning Gifts Into Financial Literacy
Posted on December 26th, 2011 by BobChristmas and birthdays are often a time when kids get a windfall of cash and gift cards. Should you let them run right out and spend it all? Whoa. Not so fast. An incredible teaching opportunity for your kids has just presented itself. Check out Bob’s interview with Murray Feldman on Fox 2 Detroit about teaching your kids how to handle the gift of money.
Use age-morphed photos to improve savings
Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by JeffWhat if you could instantly increase the desire of your kids to save? Just by showing them a picture of what they might look like when they are older? Interested? Me too!
What Teens Really Know About Money
Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by BobWhen it comes to being savvy about money, the line between what teens think and reality is as wide as the Grand Canyon. Most teens surveyed believe they are financially savvy. But when asked about specifics such as establishing good credit, balancing a check book or what a credit score is, the majority of teens were in the dark.
The Personal Story of a FamilyMint Family
Posted on June 15th, 2011 by JeffHaving a family of 6 in today’s society means that being disciplined in managing family finances must be a priority. This realization, and ultimately a commitment to do something about it is what brought my family to FamilyMint. If you are reading this blog….your probably have a very similar story.
Sometimes Life Gets In The Way (And What To Do About It)
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by JeffHow many of us could say that we’ve read every book we’ve ever purchased? Listened to every song we ever downloaded? Or even used every too-good-to-pass-up deal that we paid for through GroupOn? FamilyMint is no different. We know many parents sign-up because they love the idea and features and want to leverage the benefits, but sometimes life gets in the way, and other times changing the way things are done can take a try or two to make it stick. We received an email along these lines from a parent this week. I wanted to share her question and my response with all of you.
Debit Cards – no longer free and no more rewards?
Posted on April 4th, 2011 by JeffDebit cards are under attack. Some well-meaning legislation in Washington called the Durbin Amendment is going to result in higher fees for consumers, potentially the end of free checking, and a shift away from debit cards in general. Why? Let’s get take a look:
Secrets of the Dollar Bill
Posted on March 22nd, 2011 by BobOn the back of the One Dollar bill, you will see two circles. Together, they comprise the Great Seal of the United States of America. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took four years to accomplish this task and two years to get it approved.
When It Comes To Money…Why Aren’t We Doing Better For Ourselves?
Posted on January 12th, 2011 by BobStatistically, we as adults don’t do very well when it comes to managing our own money, so are we laying the right kind of foundation the generations to come? Watch this video a find out for yourself. Real statistics. Real solutions.
Teaching Kids to be Money Smart
Posted on November 6th, 2010 by BobCreating money-smart kids doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a skill and a behavior that has to be nurtured over time. The skill lies in learning the value of saving, giving, and spending conscientiously and understanding the difference between wants and needs. The behavior comes from the habits formed in doing these things over time and learning from mistakes.