Tweens & Teens - 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

New Year's Financial Resolutions

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:48 EST

Should old finances be forgot, and never brought to mind? It may be a new year, but your financial decisions of the past are still here. The beginning of the year is a great time to sit down and evaluate your spending: past , present and future. Here are a few tips and tools to help you start 2012 on the right financial foot.

Tax-Advantaged College Savings Strategies

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:14:05 EST

You're ready to start saving for college, but where should you put your money? There are many college savings options, but you should generally opt for tax-advantaged strategies whenever possible. Why is it so important to consider strategies that offer tax benefits? Because taxes can eat away at any money you might earn. Here are some tax-advantaged savings options to consider.

Financial Literacy Month 2011

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:29:18 EDT

Understanding merchant rewards programs

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:55:47 EDT

Offered by merchants of all types, rewards programs are marketing tools that encourage brand-loyalty purchasing through price discounts, bonus points and/or coupons toward future purchases, donations to your favorite charity and even cash rebates. Sometimes the programs can be extremely complex; here we try to simplify it.

Teach your teenager how to manage a summer salary

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:02:41 EDT

Here’s some advice that may help your teen make the most of his or her summer salary and develop a solid basis for future financial success.

My 6-year-old son has been doing...

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:50:58 EDT

My 6-year-old son has been doing a very good job of picking up his toys and keeping his room straightened. I'd like to reward him for good behavior, but is it too early to start giving him an allowance?

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What should students...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:07:06 EDT

What should students know (financially) before graduating high school?

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Teaching Children About Money

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:57:36 EDT

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:22:30 EDT

Your teen is becoming more independent, but still needs plenty of advice from you. With more money to spend and more opportunities to spend it, your teen can easily get into financial trouble. So before money burns a hole in your child's pocket, teach him or her a few financial lessons.

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:13:57 EDT