Ask any parent and they’ll likely agree that it’s not so easy teaching teens about financial literacy (surveys have even reported that many ‘rents are more comfortable having the sex talk – really). With endless homework, after-school activities and hours …
The following article by ShareBuilder president Dan Greenshields was originally published on Reuters.com on August 31, 2011. Parents everywhere are preparing to send their kids back to school. It’s time for new backpacks, lunchboxes, pens, pencils, clothes and electronics. Back-to-school season …
Let’s face it, we’re not getting any younger and neither are our parents. Just because they’re getting older doesn’t mean Mom and Dad still aren’t facing some financial challenges. They might have larger health care bills and other unexpected expenses. …
Post by Arkadi Kuhlmann, CEO of Savings The latest national savings rate statistics indicate that we Americans are saving more of our incomes than we have in 14 years. Welcome news, right? More to the point, why did the country …
Nothing says dog days of summer like a bored teenager who’s pretty much broke. Instead of forking over cash like an ATM machine, why not point your teen in a different direction? Chances are, a summer job’s not exactly the …
Got a bundle of joy and bills on the way? Don’t worry. With a few small tweaks of the family budget, you can avoid taking a hammer to your piggy bank. Everyday expenses like diapers, clothes and formula can get …
