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Ten Things Your Seven-Year-Old Should Know About Money
Teaching young children about money can go a long way in preparing them for the future. Children learn and mimic their parents’ behavior. Thus, if you talk to your child about money when they are young, and set an example for them as they grow, they will be that much more aware and fiscally responsible as adults.
Here are some suggestions on what to tell your seven-year-old about money:
1. Although it may be a cliché, you can still tell them that “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Explain how mommy and daddy make money.
2. Sit your child...
Help Your Teen Manage Money
Whether you have utilized the services of a financial coach or not, you can easily help your teen set up a financial plan by using the household budget as a model. Not only will this teach your teen financial responsibility, but it will also show them that a budget is a great way in which they can effectively save money for their future needs.
If you haven’t already done so, you can begin by assisting your teen in opening a savings account. This is a great way to teach them about interest rates. Give them the opportunity to...
Banking for Teenagers
Teens need money. They have more of a social life than they did when they were mere youngsters and that takes funds. Now that they have a job and are making money, parents wonder if they will manage their money well. It may be time for a checking account.
Kids learn their money management skills from watching their parents. The age of thirteen or fourteen may seem like a young age to introduce financial skills like managing a checking account. But before you know it, those teenagers will be away from home and living in a...