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How to Teach Kids About Checking Accounts
Money education is an important and sometimes overlooked lesson that parents forget to share with their kids. It is important for kids to learn how to budget the money they have available to them and how to balance a checkbook. When kids see mom and dad pull out credit or debit cards, they may not realize that there is more to managing money and a checking account than just swiping a card. Any money management lesson also gives you a chance to spend time with your kids, and to gauge their basic math skills.
Help! My Sixth Grader Wants a Facebook Account!
“My sixth grade daughter wants a Facebook account because all her friends are on it. What do I do?” We were asked this question many times. Our answer: There is a reason Facebook says you need to be 13 years of age to have an account at that age, they feel a child can reasonably understand the consequence of their actions and use the site responsibly.
Back to school safety Part 2: My 6th grader wants a Facebook account – what do I do?
Q: My daughter has been away at sleep away camp all summer and unplugged she will be starting 6th grade this year and all last year begged us for a Facebook account because all her friends had one. What should I do? I am not even on Facebook.
How Does a Teenager Open a Bank Account?
Landing his first job is the perfect time for a teenager to also land his first bank account. While visiting a bank for the first time as a customer may seem intimidating for a teen, knowing the requirements and process will give him a boost of confidence and perhaps their first glimpse into the responsibilities of adulthood. Learning to manage money as a teenager will give your child a head start when it comes to building life skills.
How to Really Start Saving Money at the Grocery Store
One of the best ways to save some money is at the grocery store! Depending on how much money you need to save and how much time you have, there are a few ways to achieve this. 1- Let's start with the easiest one first: Price Matching. Stores like Walmart and Target both allow Price Matching.…