Financial Independence for Kids
It is never too early to start learning about finances. Many parents miss daily opportunities to teach their children about the value of money. Take a moment from the July 4th festivities to talk to your kids about the importance of being financially independent.
July 4th is America’s Independence Day and what better day is there to pass on a patriotic lesson that financial independence from debt can mean the freedom to achieve your dreams and goals. Teaching your kids that working hard, respecting the value of money, and learning to save are basic skills that you can instill in your children.
Good News for Women Returning to Work
A increasing trend is the increasing amount of benefits for women helping them ease the transition back to work after a baby while offering some aide in balancing time. Some examples of this are longer maternity leaves, more flex options, and choices for child care. In addition to this companies are also becoming supportive of adoption by means of paternity leave and in some cases financial assistance in the process.
Should Your Kids Have Credit Cards?
The children in front of me in line at the grocery store today were no older than eleven or twelve, yet when the time came to pay for their snacks and sodas, they pulled out their MasterCards. I started to wonder, is this normal now? Do all kids and teens have credit cards and – even more importantly – should they?