Wacky Scholarships
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Searching for free scholarships and grants for college can be fun when you apply for some of these wacky and weird scholarships. Don’t delay… application deadlines are fast approaching!
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Kids Giving Back
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With all the negative news in the media these days, it’s great to hear about someone doing great things for other people—and especially when that “someone” is a child or a group of children.
Read MoreHoliday Giving - Teaching Kids the Spirit of Volunteering
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Families that focus more on the material side of the holidays tend to feel less happy than families that focus on spending time together. Make a commitment to create a new tradition this holiday season and give the gift of yourselves to others by teaching your kids the spirit of volunteering.
Read More10 Wrong Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money
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It is normal to feel uncomfortable talking about finances with your children. But really...it's not as bad as you think. Here are 10 things to consider when teaching your kids about money.
Read MoreTen Tips for Parents of Employed Teens
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Here are ten beneficial tips for parents of employed teens. Investing the time in teaching your kids these tips now will be a big investment in their future, and their financial success.
Read MoreWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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Some kids just seem to be born with an entrepreneurial spirit. Take, for example, 8-year-old Rachel Mennett from Summerville, SC, who upon learning of the plight of wounded warrior Nicholas Bailey, jumped into action to help.
Read MoreBack to School Savings and Support
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If you'r savvy in your back to school shopping, you can reduce the stress and expense, and get back to enjoying the final days of summer. Consider these tips when shopping for school supplies for your children.
Read More15 Smart and FREE (or Inexpensive) Back-to-School Apps for Kids and Parents
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It's time for school again. To get you and your kids off on the right foot, technologically speaking, check out these back-to-school apps.
Read MoreYes! You can survive sending your child off to college!
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The task in preparing to send your kids off to college may be daunting but it doesn’t have to totally overwhelm you. Thankfully, there is lots of information on the Internet and we've gone and compiled an extensive list to get you and your kids off on the right track.
Read MoreMore Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids
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Here are TEN MORE fun and inexpensive ways to keep your kids entertained this summer without breaking the bank.
Read More10 Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids
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Keeping your kids busy during the summer doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are ten fun and inexpensive ways to keep your kids entertained this summer while also going easy on your budget.
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month
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April is Financial Literacy Month and FamilyMint strongly believes in the importance of teaching children about money so they can understand saving, investing, credit, etc. Financial literacy empowers children to make wise financial choices, meet financial goals as adults, and improve their quality of life.
Read MoreSmart, Fun, and FREE (or very cheap) Apps for Kids and Parents
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Read MoreSpring Break Activities for Kids
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Spring break is almost upon us, and parents are diligently seeking fun and interesting activities to keep their children occupied. Here are some creative ideas that also have an educational value.
Read MoreStarting a Kid's Business is Child's Play
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There are plenty of opportunities out there for your child to earn a buck or two.Depending on their age, the opportunities just grow as their skills and maturity grows.The key is to put together a plan of action and then do it!
Read MoreLittle known facts about a few entrepreneurs
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Did you know...Winston Churchill had a poor academic record in his boarding school, was rarely visited by his mother, and he and his father barely spoke to one another. Yet he is widely regarded as being among the most influential people in British history.
Read MoreCreative Ways to Fund Your Education
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If you’ve been to college, are in college or are planning to go, you know that a college degree can cost enough to affect your personal finances for years – sometimes for life. Here are some facts and figures about college, tuition, and some creative ways that students can pay for their degree.
Read MoreSummer Jobs for Teens & College Students
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Now is the time for teens and college students to begin researching jobs and submitting applications for seasonal employment. In fact, spring break is a perfect time to start looking for seasonal work. Here are some tips to help your teen or college student find a job this spring or summer.
Read MoreAnother Look at Allowances
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According to Lewis Mandell, a professor of finance at the University of Washington who recently studied more than 50 years’ worth of allowance research, “The kids who receive [a regular, unconditional] allowance tend to think far less about money in general.” He also said “Those children appear more likely to grow up to be ‘slackers,’ since they aren't learning to associate work with money.”
Read MoreLittle Known Facts about Entrepreneurial American Icons
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Did you know that many entrepreneurial American icons had a very rough and rocky start before they found their fortune? Read about a few here.
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