Every summer, I feel the squeeze of my wallet as requests for summer camps, sport clinics and other activities come flooding through my door. This year, I have sought out some not-so-costly ways to entertain my kids and make their summer just as much fun as that $60 ticket to Sea World.
My children, ages 8 and 3, received some of the “green stuff” in their Valentine’s Day cards yesterday from their grandparents. They each have $12 burning holes in their pockets now. While I appreciate my parents’ efforts (and those of my in-laws) to not send MORE sugar into our house, the money issues are rearing their ugly heads today. The good news is that I get to teach my children a bit about the responsibility that comes with money, and it looks like today’s a good day to start. Read more…
The world of money - it is a jungle out there. And, teaching your children financial responsibility can go a long way to helping them understand saving and spending as an adult. So, where do you start and what are some strategies to making the allowance gig a teachable moment? Read more…
