Teaching Kids about Money

We all want what’s best for our kids so that they grow up to be self-sufficient with a good head on their shoulders.  Our kids are now 6 and 8 years old.  When they were little, they would occasionally receive a little money as a gift and they might put it in their little bank or their real bank savings account which made next to zero percent interest, or they might even lose it.  It just wasn’t organized and we …

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Written by Laura on November 6, 2008

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Free Kids Meals

There’s a couple sites you really should visit to find some free and discounted kids meals in your area: www.kidsmeals.com and www.mykidseatfree.com/Select_A_City.asp are both great places to find ways to let your kids feast on the cheap.  There are so many deals I can’t begin to list them all.

Head to those websites and put in your zip code.  You’ll be amazed how many free/discount kids …

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Written by Matt on October 8, 2008

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Cheaper Video Game Alternatives for Younger Kids

With Christmas coming up, I thought I’d point out a personal experience we’ve had with video gaming and our children.  VIdeo games are a hot Christmas item, and it seems around my neighborhood that everyone has a video gaming system of one sort or another.  The problem is, it is expensive!

The Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular gaming systems on the market today.  It costs around $550 for the console and $50 for …

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Written by Matt on October 5, 2008

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