Kids Archive

Tips for Raising Financially Fit Kids

At 8:20 a.m. on the nose they raced into the classroom, 25 spirited kindergarteners. They paid no attention to me as they stuffed their jackets into their cubbies and made their way to table time. This morning they found pennies and cardboard cards showing... (more...)

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Teach Kids Good Money Habits, Even if You Need Help Yourself!

Your kids learn their lessons about money from you. Even if you are financially unfit, you can still be a great money mentor. Here is how. BTW Sorry for the misleading headline on the video. This is not a story on tennis as you will see when you click!  Read More →

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Back to School with Money Left Over

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New Baby on the Way: Help!

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DIY: How to Cut your Kids Hair

and have them still like you! No bowl cuts here. Learn a few basic skills to pull off the perfect trim. And remember- you can’t glue it back on!  Read More →

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Your Turn: Teaching an 8 yr old about Money

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Fathers Day: What Rich and Famous Dads Teach Their Kids

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Student By Day, Entrepreneur After School

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Living Brilliantly

One of the great things about my job is that each day I get to dip my toe into a new world. With every story I cover, I meet new and often interesting people and for just a few hours, I get to live in their world. This week I spent time with author and... (more...)

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Paying for Childcare

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Four Year Old Money Mavens

I visit some Pre-schoolers who show us its never too early to have the money talk with your kids.  Read More →

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Your Turn: Kids and Shopping

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ASK MARY: When to get the kids their own account

Thanks everyone for the questions- keep them coming! Here is a good one about kids and money. What age should children start having their own savings and checking accounts? -Mia I think children can start having their own savings account as early as... (more...)

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I Want That! Sneaky Ways to Teach your Kids about Money

One request I get from parents is, “how can I teach my kids to be better with their money?” I say start early. Begin by showing them how you make decisions. Can you explain to a 6 year old why buying a gallon of milk may be a better deal... (more...)

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