You may think that your child is too young to learn about money and finances but the truth is the earlier you can teach them the better. When should you teach kids about money? I have put together an age-by-age guide to help you get the conversation started.

We want our kids to have a positive relationship with money and learn about financial responsibility. This will give them a much better appreciation for what they have. It will also help them grow into money savvy adults.

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I have heard from a lot of parents who wonder, should you pay your kids for chores? The answer that I always like to give is yes and no. It will depend on you and your child because not everything works the same for each family.

I want to give some pros and cons for paying and not paying your child an allowance for chores so that you can make the decision about what will work best for you.

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My daughter will be starting kindergarten this year! I am all about using as many back to school hacks for busy moms as I can. We are both excited about this next stage in her life but it can be a little overwhelming, too.

Keeping organized and having an easy morning routine is key to getting out the door on time and keeping your sanity.

Getting back into the groove of a routine can take time but you don’t have to lose your mind in the process. Use a few, or all, of these back to school hacks for busy moms (and dads!)

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