Money

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

Which items are on your back-to-school shopping list? Ask your child what she thinks is on the list, and you may discover that your lists are quite different. According to Capital One’s annual back-to-school shopping survey, most parents want to shop for traditional school supplies and clothes. Teenagers, on the other hand, think the back-to-school list should include a computer, a smart phone, and an e-reader. How do you bridge the divide without creating a war with your child? Read More >

Although economic experts say the economy is turning around, my family is still feeling the pinch. Is yours?

Helping kids plan for the future (especially with money) can feel like getting them to sit still before getting their blood drawn at the doctor’s office. That short waiting time can feel like an eternity to them. Yet, kids won’t learn how to make financial plans for the future until you teach them how to wait, plan, and save.

If you’re shopping and your kids ask for something, what do you say? Too many parents say yes way too often!