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More Money Books for Kids

Friday January 27, 2012
It's time to add some more kids money books to our library! If you or your kids learn best by reading books, here are some additional books to help teach your kids about money:


More Money Board Games to Play with Your Kids

Monday January 23, 2012

My neighbor recently introduced to me to a fun family board game all about teaching kids about change.

The Exact Change Board Game is perfect for kids learning about coin values and making change.

I'm always on the lookout for great money games for kindergartners so I was excited to see the Exact Change game.

We're also checking out the  Careers Board Game right now too! Which money games are you playing with your kids?

When Do Kids Need to File Taxes?

Friday January 13, 2012

Did your kids earn interest on a bank account? Did your older kids have a part time job?

It's that time of year when we cover when kids need to file taxes for 2011.

Your kids will need to file a tax return for 2011 if they earned more than $5,800 from a part time job or made more than $950 in interest.

You can find all of the filing requirements for kids in When Kids Need to File Taxes.

How to Teach Your Teens to Save Money

Monday December 26, 2011

Teens can easily get in the habit of spending their money as fast as they earn it. Are you looking for ways to teach your teens to save money?

Here are some helpful reminders to discuss with your teens from how to teach your teens to save money:

  • Save money for when they won't be able to work.
  • Save money for bargains.
  • Save money for emergencies.
  • Save money for large purchases.

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