The longer they can delay gratification as kids, the better able our children are to resist impulse shopping as adults and, in turn, budget better and save more.
Entries Tagged as 'Kids'
How Delayed Gratification Teaches Your Kids To Save
August 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
Tags: budget·Children·delayed gratification·Forbes·Kids·Money·save·savings·Walter Mischel
5 Ways to Free Summer Fun
June 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Budgeting
When I saw that every national park offered free admission this past weekend, I was reminded of all the free summertime fun I had as a kid, thus insiring this list of my top 5 picks. Though some suggestions will require a little local research on your part, it’s well worth the time and effort [...]
Tags: budget·Children·family·free summer fun·Kids·library·national park·Saving Money·summer
Raising Financially Literate Kids
May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
Instead of relying on the public school system to teach your kids about money – a curriculum sorely lacking in financial literacy – take matters into your own hands.
Tags: Children·curriculum·financial literacy·Kids·Money·online games·public school·The Great Piggy Bank Adventure
Don’t Get into Debt This Holiday Season
December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Consumer Debt
Now is the time to get in touch with your inner Scrooge! It seems the Joyous Holiday Season (emphasis mine) comes at a steep price these days, even if you don’t spend a lot of money on gifts. There are travel expenses to visit family, food and drink to purchase during entertaining and decorations for [...]
Tags: Cash·Children·debt·Debt Free·Decorations·Gifts·Holiday Season·Household Expenses·Kids·Sales·Scrooge
