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Family Teamwork: How to Accomplish More, Faster, Working Together

Family Teamwork - 3 sisters baking together

Does your family work together as a team? We raised five kids and found that family teamwork helped us accomplish things faster. It also helped build our kids’ work-ethic and confidence. Teaching kids the value of Family Teamwork has far-reaching effects. It translates into club activities, sports, jobs, church and eventually into their own families. In this article, we’ll share some tools and strategies that we used for more than 25 years as we raised and released our kids. By …

Is it better to give cash or presents to kids?

Gift Giving for Kids, it’s an age-old question. Should we give our kids money for Christmas or should we just give them presents? You might be surprised by our advice to this family! Question About the Holidays and Gift Giving for Kids I have your three books and have read about the MoneySmart Kids System that teaches kids to manage their own money; I have a question regarding giving money for holidays (to your children). Do you give money to your …

How grandparents Influence Grandchildren. So many Great ideas shared here!

We’re all about being realistic and frugal. In this article we’re looking for practical ways that grandparents can positively Influence their grandchildren – some of these ideas are amazing! We asked our Facebook friends how they’ve seen Grandparents influence Grandchildren in a positive way. Our goal was to build a brainstormed list of ideas to encourage grandparents to be active participants in their grandchild’s life. If your child’s grandparents (your in-laws or parents) could help your family with their …

Are Kids Too Expenisve? Two baby hands counting fingers.

If you think that Kids are Expensive …. You’re right. Have you heard the government statistics about the cost of raising a child? We raised 5 kids and spent less than 60% of what the government experts estimated. Learn how. Kerri’s story: How one reader grew up and was taught to manage money. Question About the Cost of Having Kids: When I graduated from high school, I paid for my own auto insurance, graduation gown, and class ring. My …

Save money on kids clothes by finding them for free or cheap.

If you want to find kids’ clothes cheap, our Used Clothing Tips for Kids Page will help. Check out this growing list of money-saving tips from Steve & Annette and our readers to help you save on clothing for your children! TABLE OF CONTENTS1 25+ Winning Quick Tips for Saving Money on Kids’ Clothes2 14. Kids Blue Jean Tips3 16. Buy, Consign, Sell, and Swap4 17. Spread the Word & Pass it On5 18. Used Clothing Tips for Kids Not …

Two baby hands counting fingers. Kids are too expenisve.

Are you debating if it is too expensive to have kids these days? Have you heard the government statistics about the cost of raising a child? We raised 5 kids and spent less than 60% of what the government experts estimated. Learn how. Kerri’s story: How one reader grew up and was taught to manage money. Question About the Cost of Having Kids: When I graduated from high school, I paid for my own auto insurance, graduation gown, and …

Teenagers & Credit Scores: how to help them establish good credit!

Are you wanting to help your teenager establish a good credit score? Teenagers & Credit Scores is a great topic to be concerned about. Raising money-smart teens is more than just teaching our kids to work and earn and save and spend carefully. We need to teach teens the ins and outs of borrowing money and being smart about credit. Question about Teenagers & Credit Scores I was wondering if you don’t use any credit cards, how did you …

Starting Adulting - 2 jumping girls at the ocean in sunset.

A college graduate is starting Adulting. She asks what are the best things she can do to start living the adult life in a money-smart way. The transition from being a student to becoming an adult can be a shock to the system. Money Smart Adulting? Hey there, Economides family:) I am from Portugal and I love your tips. My birthday is coming soon and I will order your books as a gift. Here life is a little different …

Baby blocks stacked up with a Dollar sign.

If you’re having a baby and want to save money we’ll show you how to raise a baby on a budget. To us they’re cuddly, snuggly and sometimes slobbery — and to marketers, they’re a gold mine. We’re talking about babies and what it costs to diaper, feed, clothe and entertain them in their first years. Some experts predict — and hope — that you’ll spend somewhere between $8,000 and $10,000 before Junior’s first birthday. Believe it or not, …

young boy sitting at a large business desk with a book opened in front of him

Some kids just want to be grown up and have a knack for making money. Entrepreneurship for kids is a hot topic – how can a parent help channel that energy in the right direction? What’s on the mind of your average 15-year-old? Most likely it’s a combination of prom dates, SATs and driver’s education classes. Well, that’s not the case for Maddie Bradshaw (watch her on Shark Tank). At the age of 15, Maddie pitched her first business idea …

Family Teamwork: How to Accomplish More, Faster, Working Together

Giving Money As A Gift: Is it Better to Give Cash or a Present to Kids?

8 Fantastic Ways for Grandparents to Influence their Grandchildren

Should We Have Kids or Not? It’s Incredibly Expensive to Raise a Child.

Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or Free: 25+ Used Clothing Tips For Kids

Kids are too Expensive – We’re gonna Wait!

Teens & Credit: How to Establish A Good Credit Score as a Teenager

Start Adulting On the Right Foot – 4 Tips to Success and Financial Peace

How to Save Money Raising A Baby | 5 Clever Tips

Entrepreneurship For Kids – Easy Ideas for Kids Starting Their Own Businesses

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