http://kidmoney.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-07-27T09:50:14Z Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:50:14 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/back-to-school-allowance-for-kids.htm <p>Is it time to start preparing for going back to school already? Shopping for new pencils, backpacks and notebooks is always an exciting time for both parents and children alike. Because children have an interest in the things that they are purchasing for school, this is also a great time to discuss how to budget a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/allowances/tp/Back-To-School-Allowance-For-Kids.htm">back to school allowance</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/back-to-school-allowance-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/back-to-school-allowance-for-kids.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:55:39 +0000 2012-07-27T09:55:39Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/minimum-age-to-work-laws.htm <p>We recently updated the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/a/Minimum-Age-to-Work.htm">minimum age to work</a> for kids. When there is a conflict between federal and state laws, the more restrictive law will apply.</p> <p>Included in the updates are the minimum age to work rules for the following states:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/minimum-age-to-work-laws.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/07/27/minimum-age-to-work-laws.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:50:14 +0000 2012-07-27T09:50:14Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/06/27/babysitting-jobs-for-kids-2.htm <p>With summer in full swing, older kids are busy with their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/tp/Summer-Jobs-for-Kids.htm">summer jobs</a>. However, if you are still looking for ways to earn money this summer, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/p/babysitting.htm">babysitting</a> is a job that you can start at any time during the year. &#160;For tips on babysitting see:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/06/27/babysitting-jobs-for-kids-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/06/27/babysitting-jobs-for-kids-2.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:29:30 +0000 2012-06-27T08:29:30Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/06/26/chores-for-kids.htm <p>Are you ready to explore giving your kids household chores, but aren't sure just where to start? In <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/familybudgeting/a/Chores-For-Kids.htm">Chores for Kids</a> we explore all the hot topics on chores including:</p> <ul> <li>The Value of Giving Kids Chores</li> <li>How to Implement Household Chores</li> <li>Whether or Not to Reward Chores with an Allowance</li> <li>Chore Ideas for Kids</li> </ul> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/06/26/chores-for-kids.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:09:24 +0000 2012-06-26T10:09:24Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/18/more-online-money-games-for-kids.htm <p>In addition the kindergarten money games we covered earlier this month, there are also many online money games for other ages available.</p> <p>Here are some of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/online-money-games-for-kids.htm">online money games</a> we checked out recently:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/18/more-online-money-games-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/18/more-online-money-games-for-kids.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 10:53:46 +0000 2012-05-18T10:53:46Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/04/kindergarten-money-games.htm <p>With a kindergartner in the house, I'm always on the lookout for fun money games he can play.</p> <p>In addition to board games and pretend play, there are also many online games available. Here are some of the&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Games-About-Money-For-Kindergartners.htm">Kindergarten Money Games</a> we checked out recently:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/04/kindergarten-money-games.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/05/04/kindergarten-money-games.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 13:25:06 +0000 2012-05-04T13:25:06Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/04/18/more-jobs-for-kids.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/tp/Jobs-for-Kids.htm">Jobs for kids</a> give your children more than just spending money. In addition to the paycheck they will earn, jobs for kids also teach your children about money management. As we all know, kids will be more careful with their own money than someone else's money (especially their parent's money).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/04/18/more-jobs-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/04/18/more-jobs-for-kids.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:29:55 +0000 2012-04-18T10:29:55Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/04/13/kids-and-taxes.htm <p>Are you working on your taxes this weekend? I just finished filing tax returns for our kids. Here are some helpful tax topics when you are dealing with minors:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/kidstaxes.htm">When Do Kids Need to File Taxes?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/taxeschildren.htm">Do I Pay Taxes on My Children's Income?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/kiddietax.htm">What is the Kiddie Tax?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/Kiddie-Tax-2011.htm">Kiddie Tax 2011 Rules</a></li> </ul> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/04/13/kids-and-taxes.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:50:17 +0000 2012-04-13T11:50:17Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/23/spring-break-jobs-for-kids.htm <p>Our kids start spring break today; our oldest has big plans to earn some money during the next ten days! If your kids are feeling the same way, here are some ideas for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/tp/Spring-Break-Jobs.htm">spring break jobs for kids</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/23/spring-break-jobs-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/23/spring-break-jobs-for-kids.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:19:00 +0000 2012-03-23T09:19:00Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/16/does-my-teen-have-to-file-a-tax-return.htm <p>Does your teen have a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/jobsforkids/tp/Jobs-for-Kids.htm">part time job</a>? If so, she may need to file a tax return for a teenager.&#160;Find out when teenagers need to file a tax return in&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/taxes/p/Does-My-Teenager-Have-To-File-A-Tax-Return.htm">Does My Teen Have to File a Tax Return?</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/16/does-my-teen-have-to-file-a-tax-return.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/03/16/does-my-teen-have-to-file-a-tax-return.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:06:37 +0000 2012-03-16T11:06:37Z