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6 Key Questions Before You Teach Kids About Money
savings To mark National Financial Literacy Month, here are the most frequently asked questions on the subject of kids and money.
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Outrageous Kid Parties
spending The new show about over-the-top birthdays for children demonstrates that some parents' spending on their kids has gone too far.
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Should You Pay Kids to Shovel Snow?
savings Whether (and how much) you compensate neighborhood kids for their help depends on the circumstances.
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Why I Don't Like Prepaid Cards for Kids
credit & debt The Kardashian Kard aimed at teens was quickly pulled off the market because of its high fees. Other prepaid cards aren't a good idea, either.
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Putting Santa on a Budget
Smart Buying Here are five ways to keep holiday spending on your kids under control.
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Sensible Tactics to Reduce Student Debt
credit & debt My column listing seven strategies to avoid the student-debt trap generated some lively and thoughtful questions and comments. Jessie from California notes that once her child goes to college, she plans to use the $1,000 a month she’s now paying for after-school care to pay for a “great public college” in her state.
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7 Strategies to Avoid the Student-Debt Trap
Paying for College There are ways to pay for college without relying too heavily on loans.
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5 Financial Lessons for College Students
college Follow these tips so your kids will score well when it comes to managing money while away at school.
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Job-Hunting Tips for New Grads
business Parents should share this advice with their children so they can land in good places with bright prospects.
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