Even a small savings account for your child could make a powerful difference in their future. A recent study shows that children from low- or-moderate-income families, who have a savings account for college, are three times more likely to go to college, and four times more likely to graduate college—even if the account holds less [...]
America Saves Week is coming up on Feb. 23. This annual event helps thousands of us start out on a regular program of saving money toward our goals. We’ve all got goals and plans for the future, and a lot of them cost money. Parents, take the America Saves pledge and get started on saving [...]
Parents and caregivers are the strongest influence on how children learn and think about money. Money lessons taught early in life can provide a lifetime of benefits. If you’re a parent or caregiver, it doesn’t take a lot of extra work to set your kids on a good path—even if you don’t feel like a [...]
Parents are the strongest influence on how kids learn and think about money, and the back-to-school shopping season is a great time for some major money lessons. This year, try thinking differently about back-to-school shopping. While you plan and shop, say what you’re doing—your children are listening. You don’t have to give lectures. Just make [...]
