Money Smart Kids
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Not a Fan of the Justin Bieber Prepaid Card
credit & debt Janet Bodnar explains why parents shouldn't get the latest celebrity-endorsed debit card for their kids.
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How to Handle Allowances
spending Janet Bodnar responds to readers' conflicting points of view about whether to pay kids for doing chores.
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Should You Buy Your Kids LeBron X Sneakers?
spending Follow this advice if your children ask you to purchase this expensive footwear.
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Don't Tie Allowance to Chores
savings Parents shouldn't use money to motivate kids to help out around the house.
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Personal Finance Advice for College Students
Budgeting Here's what students heading off to school this fall need to know about managing money.
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Avoid the Student-Loan Debt Trap
college How do you make the most of student loans without getting in over your head?
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Help Your Kids Establish Financial Independence
savings Set ground rules if your adult children move back in, offer advice only when asked and be selective about providing financial help.
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Games, Books and Web Sites That Teach Kids Money Skills
savings These resources will help kids of all ages learn about personal finance.
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How to Teach Kids to Handle Credit Cards
credit & debt This four-step plan will help prepare your children to control their spending, pay bills on time and avoid fees.
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