Hot Dog! Kids Can Be Entrepreneurs Early
I know a young couple who wants to start a sideline food business. Good for them! First, they want to experiment by running a hot dog…
Will You Keep Your Credit Record Clean?
Home ownership has been the American dream. But the recent housing bust and recession will impact many credit scores for years to come. Think about all…
The Great Candy Buy Back
There’s a novel way to help your kids save money…if they have a stash of Halloween candy left. A group of dentists have collaborated for the…
New Way Parents Can Dole Out Allowances
American Express now has a new card–PASS is a prepaid card that parents can give their kids to prepare them to handle credit cards later. PASS…
Kick Start Your Savings
Kick Start Your Savings is the summer program for Central Iowa Saves. To learn more, go to http://www.centraliowasaves.org. For beginning and more advanced savers, nothing is…
Become a Virtual Coupon User
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. To find…
Is Online Banking Safest?
Online banking is convenient, efficient, and perhaps safer than writing a check at a store…if you take a few safety precautions. • Use unique passwords. Change…
What to Buy Kids for Holidays?
A grandmother once asked me what else she could give her grandchildren instead of savings bonds. She wanted to start their investing habits… She should consider…
Develop a Smart Holiday Spender
Spending comes naturally for most of us, and holiday shopping is the perfect learning moment if you want to teach kids that buying decisions should involve…
Homecoming Season-Teachable Moment
I have nephews (and nieces) just beginning to go to high school dances. Their astute parents understand that date etiquette is a big deal that can…
The Money Godmother 