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Jennifer Peek - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Jennifer Peek is the editor of money-and-kids.com - the comprehensive guide to teaching children about money.
She believes that kids and teens need strong financial foundations early in life so they can achieve their dreams without sacrificing or mortgaging their futures. As the editor for money-and-kids.com, Jennifer is encouraging parents and kids to take charge of their financial lives and help others do the same.
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- Teaching Children About Money - Lemonade Stand Games
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Lemonade stands can be a simple way to teach children about money as well as some basic business ideas. But lemonade stands aren't an option for everyone or at all times of year. What if you don't live in area with many neighbors or much traffic? What if it's the middle of winter? A lemonade stand game can be a great option.
- Family Money Management - Making Your Garage Sale a Family Event
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Family garage sales can be a great way for your family to make money together and expand family money management skills. Nearly every age can help with some part of the sale, and the money you make can be added to your family bank, donated to your favorite charity or for a family fun day. Follow these tips for creating your own successful family garage sale.
- Do Teen Entrepreneurs Need a Business Plan?
[Kids-and-Teens] Teen entrepreneurs can have some of the most innovative ideas in business today. Having great ideas doesn't mean they don't need a business plan. In fact, a teen business plan may help them have a great chance at success. Having a business plan with these key elements and you'll be on your way to being one of the teen entrepreneurs with a solid plan and a solid chance at success.
- Five Tips to Teen Entrepreneur Success
[Business:Entrepreneurialism] What makes a teen entrepreneur successful? While young entrepreneurs may be born with some of the traits that will make them a success, many of the skills needed can be learned. This is really no different than what helps entrepreneurs at any age reach their business goals.
- Five Tips to Keep a Family Savings Program on Track
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Whether it is eating healthy, doing homework every night or saving money, it can be easy to get off track. How do you stay on track with a family savings program? Try some (or all) of these tips to keep charging forward on your family savings program.
- Family Money Management and Your Kids
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Family money management is a central part of teaching kids and teens about money. Much of what kids learn in life lessons they get from watching others - especially what goes on in their own house. Having a good home money environment is another example of where this is especially true.
- Start a Family Savings Program
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Kids learn by example. One of the best ways to teach kids about saving money is to start a family savings program. You can do this even if you are already saving by contributing to a 401(k) or having other money come straight out of your paycheck into a savings account. Here is a quick checklist to do that.
- Fall Teen Chores and Earning Extra Money
[Kids-and-Teens] Even if you don't typically pay for teen chores, there might be things that need to be done around the house that you might want to consider paying to be done. While these chores could fall on to the list as stuff that needs to be done, they might also easily be something that you might pay someone else to do. Raking leaves is one of the best examples of these types of seasonal chores.
- Five Teen Job Search Tips
[Kids-and-Teens] How is your teen job search going? There may be "Help Wanted" signs everywhere you look - or not. Even if you apply at every place that has a sign out, you may not be getting an interview or getting hired. Plus, you want a job that is best for you - and best for the employer. What do you need to consider to find that job? Check out these tips for a teen job search.
- Can Telecommuting Really Work For Moms?
[Home-Based-Business] As Mother's Day approaches, moms everywhere are looking at their wonderful kids and wondering if they are really striking the best balance in their lives. Are they really the doting, knowledgeable and fabulous moms that the greeting cards say they are? What if they didn't have to commute for an hour each day? Most moms would jump for joy at the idea of having an extra hour a day - heck, most people would!
- Resolve to Start Your Own Online Business in 2008
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Here it is - the end of the year (again)! What is on your list of resolutions? Losing weight, exercising more, starting your own online business? Well, I can't help you with the first two but I do have some thoughts on that final one.
- Mother's Day - The Gift of Starting an Online Business
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] Mother's Day is quickly approaching - and all the fretting about what to get Mom has begun. But what if there was a way to get her something meaningful - in addition to the kids' artwork and breakfast in bed? Why not consider the gift of starting an online business? It could be the best gift a mom could give herself.
- Beyond Piggy Banks - Opening a Child's First Bank Account
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] When your child's piggy bank or money jar gets full, it may be time to open an account at the bank. A bank account allows children to keep track of money they have saved more easily. Here are some tips for getting started.
- Kids Saving Money - Get Them Started on the Path of Financial Independence
[Kids-and-Teens] Kids get the idea of spending money. Nearly all of us - parents and kids alike - are surrounded by the opportunity to spend money every day. But what about kids saving money? Are there the same options to teach them about that?
- Teen Chore Contracts - Updating it For Extra Chores
[Kids-and-Teens] Teen chore contracts can be just the thing to get your teens signed up for chores - both for the responsibilities and rewards. But what if something comes up - such as seasonal chores - that need to be done but you don't want to redo the whole contract?
- Teen Chore Contracts - Update it For Fall
[Kids-and-Teens] Teen chores and back to school time - they don't really seem to go together, do they? In fact, the first thing that might come to a teen's mind when they think about chores and school are that they get to do less of them since school's in session! And while that may be true in some sense, it doesn't have to mean that no chores will be done. Here are ideas on how to modify your teen chore contract for the fall season.
- Teen Summer Jobs - The Rest of the Summer
[Kids-and-Teens] How is your teen summer job going? No matter where you stand, there is still time to find a teen summer job to earn money for school and all the stuff that will come with it. It might take a little more effort and creativity, but it will be worth it.
- Unique Summer Job Ideas
[Business:Careers-Employment] Summer jobs (or any job for that matter) can be either hard to find or just not in your area of interest. Don't get me wrong - sometimes you have to take a job that is just that: a J-O-B. But whether it is what you love or just a job, it doesn't have to be the typical summer job. It can be a unique summer job - whether working for someone else or yourself. But what is a unique summer job and where can you find it?
- Working to Pay For - Taxes?
[Finance:Taxes] According to the Tax Foundation, most Americans will have to work until nearly May to pay 2008's tax obligations. Of course, the nearly four months' is an average for all working Americans. But it's still quite a bit of work just for tax payments!
- Summer Jobs For Teenagers - Is It Too Late To Find A Good Summer Job?
[Business:Careers-Employment] It seems that each summer - around May - at least one article comes out painting a less-than-optimistic view for summer jobs for teenagers. This year is no exception. But should teens completely believe the statistics and the dire forecasts?
- Unique Graduation Gifts - Think Money
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] I know, I know. Money - cold, hard cash - is a tried and true graduation gift and not so unique. But that's not the kind of money I'm talking about. Why not consider money-related gifts that can keep on giving? Whether it's a high school or college graduation, any of these ideas can pay dividends for years to come.
- It's National Financial Literacy Month - Got Money Skills?
[Finance:Personal-Finance] April is National Financial Literacy Month in the United States. Should you have a money party? Or maybe take a tour of a local Federal Reserve or bank? Really - exactly what are you supposed to do for financial literacy month?
- Teen Summer Jobs - Get Started Now!
[Kids-and-Teens] Look for a summer job now? Yes! Plenty of employers are ramping up their hiring now so they can make sure they have their spots filled by the time school gets out. Use that to your advantage!
- Teen Chores - Try a Teen Chore Contract
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Still trying to get your teen to do chores? Maybe it's time to consider using a teen chore contract. Contracts can be a great tool in figuring out what needs to be done and the rewards for completing the tasks. So - let's get started!
- Resolve To Teach Your Kids About Money In 2008
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Now that the hectic holidays are coming to an end, it is time for another annual tradition: New Year's resolutions. In addition to the ones that seem to pop up every year (at least for me!), why not add one this year to teach your kids about money?
- What Is Your Child's Money Personality?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] I've known for some time that my daughter at the ripe old age of 8 is a saver. But it really struck me as the Christmas presents were opened how that trait really showed itself. My 9-year-old niece wanted the cash register with the scanner and credit card while my daughter wanted the same company's ATM bank that scans cash and gives a running balance. One child is a spender and one is a saver. Does it really matter that you know where your child fits? And how do you figure that out?
- Holiday Spending - Did You Survive Black Friday?
[Finance:Personal-Finance] The holiday spending season is here - and it is in full swing. Did you survive Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Did your holiday budget survive? If you are already worried that holiday spending is getting out of control, take a look at our tips for getting back on track for the rest of the season.
- Winter Jobs for Teens
[Kids-and-Teens] It's a great time to find winter jobs for teens. The holiday aisles are buzzing - and teens need money for the holidays. And employers need help. What a great match!
- Babysitting Ideas - Holiday Time for Parents
[Home-and-Family] Looking for babysitting ideas? A great way to expand your babysitting business is to consider having theme days or nights. And a good way to get started is by offering sitting services on weekend afternoons during the holiday season.
- Holiday Spending - Plan Now to Avoid a Spending Hangover
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Thinking about holiday spending yet? Well, the folks who want you to spend are thinking about it. And you should be too - start planning now to be sure you can stick to your budget and still buy the stuff on your list.
- Boo! Don't Let Halloween Costs Scare You
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending in 2007 is expected to increase almost 10% on average. The increased Halloween costs could be because prices are rising or simply because people are looking for a fun holiday to celebrate. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of ways to keep costs down.
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