Teaching Children About Money

Teaching Children About Money

By Banzai Financial Literacy One of the most important things you can teach children is how to manage money and invest for the future. The Three-Jar Allowance To learn how to manage money, children need some money to manage. Typically this money comes from an...
How to Save

How to Save

Saving for Something Special  An article for young members Learning how to save money is important, whether you have a lot or a little. These tips will help you get started. Step 1. Start at the finish line To begin, start at the end. Yes, that sounds weird, but you...
Help Kids Get Money Savvy

Help Kids Get Money Savvy

One of the most important life skills you can to teach your children is how to manage their own money. The sooner children begin financial education, the greater the likelihood they’ll avoid the mistakes many adults make today.  The average per week allowance...
Math – The Common Denominator

Math – The Common Denominator

Math-The Common Denominator for Saving Money by Alex, age 11 Most kids think math isn’t very useful in everyday life. With smartphones and computers in the palms of their hands, kids think they won’t use math once they finish school. But, everyone is looking to save...
Teaching Teens Financial Responsibility

Teaching Teens Financial Responsibility

When your kids were little, you frequently heard requests such as “Will you read me a story?” or “Can we go for a bike ride?” Now that your kids have morphed into teenagers, their pleadings often involve asking for money—your money. How can you tame their cash demands...