Career job training may still be years away for your young teen, but talking about careers now can help your child with smart goal setting for future options. These conversation starters can help open the lines of communication.
When you’re on your own for the first time at college, knowing how to handle financial responsibility is almost as important as knowing how to study. This shortcut helps older teens prepare financially to head off to college.
Test your money savvy. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about credit cards, different types of expenses, and taxes. You may be surprised at the results!
Specific tips and advice for teenagers headed to college on how they can save money (and avoid wasting it) once they are on their own.
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about financial responsibility. You may be surprised at the results!
Learn the steps to take to get the most out of a family summit on financial responsibility and family budgeting. These helpful family ideas will ensure a positive meeting. Preparation and follow-through are key.
Children’s allowances can present challenges for parents. Having a sense of humor helps! Read about one family’s experiences with the world of money: allowances, jobs, and attitudes toward this necessary evil.
Parents can use this quiz to see how well their teens exercise financial responsibility. This quiz can serve as a useful tool to teach teens practical money skills such as budgeting and saving money.
This quiz on financial responsibility and practical money skills is geared towards teenagers. They can share results with their parents and work on ways to save money.
Have family members fill out this inventory and compare answers to find out where everyone in your household stands on topics related to family finances, such as financial responsibility and family budgeting.
Teens who are juggling student homework, chores, and extra-curricular activities can quickly become overwhelmed. Help your child balance responsibilities while staying healthy mentally and physically.