Kindergarten Money Games
With a kindergartner in the house, I'm always on the lookout for fun money games he can play.
In addition to board games and pretend play, there are also many online games available. Here are some of the Kindergarten Money Games we checked out recently:
More Jobs for Kids
Jobs for kids give your children more than just spending money. In addition to the paycheck they will earn, jobs for kids also teach your children about money management. As we all know, kids will be more careful with their own money than someone else's money (especially their parent's money).
If you are trying to help your child find additional job ideas, here are more ideas to get you started:
Kids and Taxes
Are you working on your taxes this weekend? I just finished filing tax returns for our kids. Here are some helpful tax topics when you are dealing with minors:
Spring Break Jobs for Kids
Our kids start spring break today; our oldest has big plans to earn some money during the next ten days! If your kids are feeling the same way, here are some ideas for spring break jobs for kids to get your kids started.
Many of the spring break job ideas could also turn into great summer jobs too. Ideas for kids to earn money over spring break include:
Does My Teen Have to File a Tax Return?
Does your teen have a part time job? If so, she may need to file a tax return for a teenager. Find out when teenagers need to file a tax return in Does My Teen Have to File a Tax Return?
In addition, if your child doesn't have a job, but is earning interest and dividends from investments you made, she also might need to file a tax return. Find out the requirements in Do Minors Have to Pay Taxes?
Babysitting Tips, Games and More
Do you have a child who can't wait to babysit? Here is a great collection of babysitting tips, games and helpful advertising tips to help her get started:
More on the Kiddie Tax
I recently covered the 2011 Kiddie Tax, which generated a lot of questions.
Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions about the kiddie tax:
- What kiddie tax form should I use?
- What is the kiddie tax rate?
- How do I file a kiddie tax return?
- What is kiddie tax income?
Please let me know if you have any more questions about the kiddie tax, and I'll be sure to cover them in upcoming articles!
More Money Books for Kids
More Money Board Games to Play with Your Kids
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?
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.