Here's how to create investor behavior in kids Managing Your Money

Here's how to create investor behavior in kids

April 30th, 201931275 This blog post was written by the Iowa Credit Union League Which would you rather have -- a million dollars right now, or a penny that doubles every day for a month? If you’ve never done the math, it’s quite interesting. On day 28, the “penny” has now doubled to over $1.3M. In a month with 31 days, the penny you received...
Here are 4 things to teach our kids about money before college Managing Your Money

Here are 4 things to teach our kids about money before college

April 29th, 201938326 This blog post was written by the Iowa Credit Union League  The time has come to send your oldest child off to college. You’ve talked with them about safety, getting to class on time and being careful when going to parties. But, how much have you talked with them about being responsible with their money? Money responsibility...
Here's how to teach your child to be a smart shopper Managing Your Money

Here's how to teach your child to be a smart shopper

April 27th, 201934584 This blog post was written by the California Credit Union League. It’s never too early to start teaching children how to shop smart. The following are some tips to raise smart shoppers:   Needs and wants: There’s a difference between needs and wants, and even very young kids can be taught this. For example, you take your...
Teaching Kids About Money: An age-by-age guide Managing Your Money

Teaching Kids About Money: An age-by-age guide

April 19th, 201929172 As a parent in the 21st century, you probably understand by now that it’s important to teach your kids how to handle their personal finances. You’ve heard the statistics over and over again. Students are graduating high school with little or no knowledge of financial literacy. According to a Forbes article, 40 percent of young...
Three ways to handle your child's allowance Managing Your Money

Three ways to handle your child's allowance

April 3rd, 20192672 This post was written by Tina Ramos-Ingold from the California Credit Union League.  One of the best ways to ensure your children grow up financially fit is to give them practice at managing money. And one of the tools parents use is an allowance. But how should you handle an allowance? Here are three suggestions: Decide the...
Here's how to financially prepare for your child's future Managing Your Money

Here's how to financially prepare for your child's future

August 23rd, 201836155 When planning for your baby's future, your instinct might be to focus on saving money for college expenses. However, if you are planning far enough in advance — before you have any children or soon after you start  your family — you should consider saving for your child's immediate future, first. After all, babies and children...
File your tax return today to avoid paying failure to file fee Managing Your Money

File your tax return today to avoid paying failure to file fee

June 14th, 201827149 We've officially reached that other tax day. Today is the last day to file your 2017 taxes without hitting the failure-to-file fee, according to a LifeHacker article.  The failure-to-file fee is different than the penalty for paying late taxes. When you pay taxes you owe late, you're paying 0.5 percent of the amount owed each...
Take a deep breath: Here's how to amend your tax return Managing Your Money

Take a deep breath: Here's how to amend your tax return

May 3rd, 2018134240 You're probably basking in the glow of your completed tax season, right?  You've put your calculator away and have prepared yourself to forget how a W-2 works until next year. Until you suddenly realize you forgot to claim that important tax credit; you took a deduction that wasn't meant for you; you just flat out got something...
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