One way to help kids become strong students is to help them become confident learners. This begins at home with fun family activities and other valuable lessons to work on daily.
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.
Getting a credit card is a big step. Read the tips in this ShortCut for some teenage advice on deciding which credit card is right for you.
If you’re considering getting a credit card, be sure to read the pros and cons of having a credit card before making any decisions. Some teenagers' statistics are outlined in this article.
This ShortCut helps prepare teens for a serious discussion with their parents about money. It includes tips on talking about after school jobs and much more!
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!
This ShortCut teaches parents and kids practical money skills and financial responsibility. It offers advice for teenagers and preteens on topics such as allowances, budgeting, and savings accounts.
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.