Raising Money-Smart Kids
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5 Cheap Things to Do With Kids When School Is Out
spending Keep to a budget while keeping your children busy during breaks.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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6 Ways to Trim the Cost of Car Insurance for a Teen Driver
insurance Your teen may qualify for discounts, but first shop around for less-pricey coverage
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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What Kids Starting Jobs Should Know About Taxes
taxes Income from your child's summer job can help fund a long-term financial plan.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Why Financial Education Works
college Money skills learned young will pay off in the long run.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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Financial (and Emotional) Lessons from Dropping My Daughter Off at College for the First Time
Paying for College Opening a 529 plan early and contributing often helped ease the financial burden of my child's education and let me focus on the difficulty of sending her off.
By Bradford M. Pine Published
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5 Smart Ways to Boost Profits at Your Lemonade Stand – or Any Small Business
business Make your lemonade stand stand out from the pack with these simple tips.
By Janine Puhak Published
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Roth IRAs Are for Kids, Too
retirement Children of any age can open a Roth IRA as long as they have earnings from a job. The long-term rewards are impressive.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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The Tooth Fairy Is Leaving Less Under Pillows These Days
savings The average amount that the Tooth Fairy gives kids is down 10% from last year.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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8 Rules for Raising Money Smart Kids
savings When I wrote my first column about kids and money in the 1990s, the hot topic was whether to buy Pump sneakers, one of the first items of kids' apparel with a price tag that passed the $100 mark.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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