Are you reading this and wondering when was the last time you didn’t manage your bank account from a computer or your smartphone? If so, you may have never heard of a Passbook Savings Account. They aren’t as popular as they once were, so don’t worry if you have no clue what they are, but these retro accounts still have some great advantages, especially for children.
Continue reading “The benefits of the Passbook Savings Account and why your child should have one”Working in the world of banking and finance, I often get asked by parents how early is too early to teach their children about money. When should they open accounts in their child’s name, should they give them access to it, or how soon is too soon to give them a debit card?
First and foremost, it ’s really never too early to teach children about money and finances, the earlier they learn the value of money and how to manage it the better off they will be later in life. Continue reading “Finances – What your children need to know”
If you are a parent who has children involved in extracurricular activities and sports, you may already be aware of the skyrocketing increase in the cost of these programs. The costs for everything from music classes, to sports, to dance has seen a 3% to 10% increase according to Backpack Index. Continue reading “Keeping up with the rising costs of Youth Activities and Sports”
Most parents keep their finances hidden from their children. You don’t want your kids to worry about mortgage payments or that dentist bill that’s causing you stress. While your intentions are good, you’re preventing your child from learning valuable lessons about money. Continue reading “Young Money: Your Child’s First Bank Account”
Science has taught us that children are like sponges – they soak up the most information when they are young. Linguistic experts always note that children who grew up hearing phonemes of other languages have an easier time learning the language when they are older. The same is true when it comes to learning about finances. The bottom line is: children pick up habits when they are young and it shapes who they are as adults.
Now, I am not advocating for you to sit your three-year old down to help you balance your checkbook – although, I would be impressed if they could do it! However, there are other ways to teach your children valuable lessons on saving, such as:
Continue reading “Young savers will turn into adult financial rock stars!”
