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7 Ways to Teach Your Children to Save

3:58 pm, January 11, 2012

With all the begging for things that kids tend to do, introducing the concept of saving money may seem like a tough sell. But it's not impossible.

 

5 Gift Ideas to Teach Kids About Money

4:00 pm, December 07, 2011

While children get more holiday presents than most of us, sometimes they lose interest before the batteries die. Why not give a gift that earns interest, or lasts ...

 

Parents Finding It Harder to Get Full Child Support Payments

12:07 pm, December 07, 2011

Just 41.2% of custodial parents received the full amount of child support owed to them in 2009, down from 46.8% in 2007, according to a new report from the U.S. Census ...

 

High School Girls Prove Worthy Fund Managers

1:00 pm, November 15, 2011

Financial literacy education for school kids typically focuses on the very basics -- saving money, opening a bank account, paying bills. The ING-Girls Inc. Investment ...

 

New Girl Scout Badges Teach Financial Literacy

4:45 pm, November 14, 2011

The popular youth organization has added 13 financial badges to teach young girls about budgeting, credit, savings and other money management skills.

 

A Greater Percentage of First-Time Moms Taking Maternity Leave

11:32 am, November 10, 2011

A greater percentage of working moms are taking maternity leave – both paid and unpaid – for the birth of their first child, the U.S. Census Bureau reports.
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The Cheapest Halloween Candy

7:00 am, October 26, 2011

With the threat of a double-dip recession looming, many folks will be cutting back this Halloween and not letting trick-or-treaters double dip on candy. Here are ...

 

The Smart Way to Budget for Your Family

5:00 pm, October 19, 2011

Once you've started a family, it can be harder to keep track of exactly what you’re spending on when there are more variables: You’re probably facing more expenses ...

 

Parents Choose Kids Over Retirement

3:30 pm, October 14, 2011

Cash-strapped parents dealing with rising tuition costs are prioritizing their children’s education over their own retirement plans.

 

Opening a College Savings Plan? Know the Options

11:00 am, October 14, 2011

As tuition continues to climb, state-sponsored college savings plans have become widely hailed as the most prudent way for families to prepare for the future. Here ...

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