Did you know that kids receive an average of $25,000 in gifts and cash before they reach age 18? What happens to that money and why do so few kids save? The concept of delayed gratification can be hard especially in a consumer culture where the idea of creating savings is very abstract but it…
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Kidworth Twitter Party Thursday, 12/15 at 1 pm
One of the dreaded questions I’m often asked at this time of the year is “What do the kids want for Christmas.” Presents are nice but their shiny newness wears off after awhile and items are cast aside. I much prefer enjoying experiences with our children and building memories that will last a lifetime but…
Kidworth: Teaches Kids Financial Literacy Through Message of “Build Wealth, Not Waste”
If you dread the glut of toys will infiltrate your home as a result the holidays and wish that you could put the money spent towards longer term goals for your child instead, meet Kidworth. Kidworth is a free site that is designed to “build wealth, not waste” through a coordinated approach to savings, spending,…
Teaching Financial Literacy with The Great Piggybank Adventure
Little Miss Techie has been more curious about money. She’s always enjoyed counting the money in her wallet but recently she’s been asking questions about how banks work to keep track of our money. During our summer vacation she was curious to know how an ATM in California will know how much money we’ve deposited…
Tech Savvy Guest: Caroline from Smarty Pants Mama Shares her Favorite Money Saving Sites
Smarty Pants Mama, aka Caroline, combines her expertise in technology, education and consulting to reach out to fellow moms through Smarty Pants Mama. She finds Smarty Pants Mama to be a great resource for moms, new and veteran, looking for ways of being a smart mama! Caroline is a true smart mom whose money saving…
FamZoo Helps Parents Teach Financial Literacy to Kids of All Ages
Right now our 6 and almost 4 year old hoard their money in their little nylon wallets, eager to stuff in more but I know that the day of spending will arrive with no end in sight. Rather than appearing like a bottomless pit of money to our two children, we want to begin conveying…
