In my last post, I described the three main schools of thought regarding kids and allowance and shared my own experience with each. I also promised to share my own brilliant plan for managing allowance in my family. Read on for details! There are several schools of thought when it comes to kids … [Read more...]
Kids And Money: The REAL $50,000 Question
A friend recently posted this question about allowance on her Facebook feed: “I’m not of the thinking that you hand your kids $50+ when they want to do something with their friends. So today is a big day of yardwork. Once completed I will reward him with some hard earned cash. Seems fair to me… do … [Read more...]
Dollars and Sense
This contribution is written by Rob Neves We don't leave learning most skills to chance anymore. When we see that something is essential for our kids' safety, growth and well being, many parents take the precaution of providing specific instruction to help them acquire that skill. Having your … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids about Money Makes Good Cents
Money. It's something we all eventually earn and use, but often without much guidance or training. Although its face value is covered in school, wouldn't it have been nice if someone had given you a few lessons on how to handle money when you were young? While it may be impossible to travel in time, … [Read more...]