I love going to restaurants with my family on the weekends. But I don’t like is paying for kid’s meals kids’ meals are expensive and the portions are very small. My son may not even finish his plate. Luckily, there are restaurants that offer kids free meals. But there are a few things you need …
An emergency fund is the foundation of a stable financial life. An emergency fund will help you navigate a job loss or an illness. But one out of three Americans has no emergency savings. Even those who do, don’t have enough saved. Most people need 3 to 6 months of expenses saved. One of the …
Teaching kids about money early in their life is very important. But talking to kids about money can be challenging at first. If you introduce personal finance concepts through a board game, kids are likely to get interested. Here is a list of the best board games for every age. These games will teach kids …
Finding educational resources for kids can be a hit or miss. Most sites give you access to a few free resources and then want you to sign up for their paid plans. As a frugal parent, I try to find free resources. Here are a few sites that have high-quality resources for every grade that …
Amazon Prime gives you many benefits – faster shipping, discounts at Whole Foods, and streaming videos. Amazon also allows you read books through its Prime Reading but it’s not well known among Amazon Prime customers. Amazon’s Prime Reading gives you free access to eBooks, magazines, and books with audible narration. Prime Reading has more than …
Rich Dad, Poor Dad – What the rich teach their kids about money – that the poor and middle class don’t is one of the most popular books in personal finance. The book has interesting stories from the life of the author, Robert Kiyosaki. The title of the book is based on two dads – “Rich …
Many credit cards give you cashback or miles or points for your spending. If you get miles or points, you know that you can redeem them for hotels or flight tickets or other perks. But a Bank of America credit card (and debit card) offers a unique perk that you will not find with most …
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As parents, we spend time helping our kids develop skills to build healthy relationships with friends and family. We also need to help them build a healthy relationship with money. Parents can help kids develop core beliefs about money. It is these core beliefs that drive financial behaviors. Core beliefs include saving money, spending money …
Playing sports helps kids in a number of ways. Sports help kids lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Kids who play sports do well in school are likely to get good grades and graduate from high school. The kids are also likely to work well in others and develop better communication skills. As a parent, …
Pet ownership comes brings us many benefits. Taking your dog for a walk every day helps you live a healthier life. Pets help you connect with friends and neighbors. For many people, having pets means never having to feel lonely. Pets also help reduce stress. If you have kids, you know that pets teach kids …
