Teaching Kids About Money

Parents Would Rather Talk About This Than Money

The Huffington Post | Catherine New | Posted 03.28.2012

You probably wouldn't smoke a joint in front of your kids, but max out a credit card or ignore a bill? While parents seem to agree that having the ...

Girl Scouts Teach Girls To Get Real About Money

DailyFinance | Posted 01.09.2012

Most of us understand intuitively that the Girl Scouts of America aren't just about selling cookies. What you might not know is that the green-sashed ...

Investing in Your Kids for Financial Sake

Lori Mackey | Posted 08.28.2011

Lori Mackey

Teaching children the power of investing should be mandatory in kindergarten. Why? Because kids have the greatest asset of all... time

No Child Is Too Young to Learn About Money Values

Beth Kobliner | Posted 11.17.2011

Beth Kobliner

A few months ago, I got the kind of phone call that would have made my preschool-age self jump for joy: "Sesame Street" wanted me to talk to Elmo about money.

10 Timeless Tips For Teaching Kids About Money

Lori Mackey | Posted 11.17.2011

Lori Mackey

Any parent in their right mind wants to avoid watching their kids struggle through life with money troubles. Studies show that children with savings accounts have less stress and more hope for the future.

Turn Your Kids Into Personal Finance Champs

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Manisha Thakor

If you are tired of "must-have-that-toy-right-now" tantrums as you walk down the aisles of Target or Toys "R" Us, go straight to your nearest bookstore and buy Alisa T. Weinstein's new book.