The Money Saving Fifty (50)

Saving for a family vacation during the year is possible, through some simple measures.
Most banks have a vacation and/or holiday club where you deposit a specific amount each week depending upon how much you wish to save. For example, a Christmas club for $5.00 would yield $250.00, whereas a Holiday Club for $25.00 a [...]

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Whether or not your teen should contribute to the family’s budget is a personal opinion. Time have changed, however, thinking back to when we were growing up, our family was on a budget and we applied for part-time jobs after school so that we could help out with household expenses.
Having your child [...]

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This recession has turned most of us into accountants. With family budgets, keeping track of daily expenditures, ensuring there is enough money set aside for that very rainy day ? yes, we are all becoming well-versed in how to better handle our finances.
Perhaps you have your own accounting system that works for you. [...]

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In these difficult economic times, now is a good time to begin teaching small children about money in a manner they can appreciate and absorb.
Here are some tips:
* Sit down with your children and talk about money and its value. Use coins to show examples of how money is earned and spent.
* Talk to [...]

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