Teach Kids About Money by Igniting Their Entrepreneurial Spirit!
February 12, 2010 by Sharon Lechter · 5 Comments
- The average high-school student thinks they will make $145,000 a year.
- Only 34 percent of teens understand credit card fees.
- The bankruptcy rate among 18- to 24-year-olds has increased by 96 percent over the last 10 years.
Shocking! You probably agree that we need to start teaching our kids about money. Read more
Give Your Children the Gift of Financial Literacy
December 11, 2009 by Lisa Caputo and Linda Descano · 2 Comments
The holidays can be an opportune time to instill financial values in children and grandchildren. Wish lists and gift shopping can help them distinguish between needs and wants. Donations and volunteering introduces them to the concept of giving. Mothers are often leading the charge when it comes to promoting financial education in the family. In fact, a Women & Co. study conducted in 2008 found that 92 percent of women consider themselves a positive financial role model to their children.
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