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 2012-01-27T08:00:59Z Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/02/22/more-on-the-kiddie-tax.htm <p>I recently covered the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/Kiddie-Tax-2011.htm">2011 Kiddie Tax</a>, which generated a lot of questions.</p> <p>Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions about the kiddie tax:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/taxes/f/Kiddie-Tax-Form.htm">What kiddie tax form should I use?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/taxes/f/Kiddie-Tax-Rate.htm">What is the kiddie tax rate?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/taxes/f/Kiddie-Tax-Return.htm">How do I file a kiddie tax return?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/taxes/f/Kiddie-Tax-Income.htm">What is kiddie tax income?</a></li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/02/22/more-on-the-kiddie-tax.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/02/22/more-on-the-kiddie-tax.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:11:27 +0000 2012-02-22T12:11:27Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/27/more-money-books-for-kids.htm <div>It's time to add some more <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Kids-Money-Books.htm">kids money books</a> to our library! If you or your kids learn best by reading books, here are some additional books to help teach your kids about money: <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Money-Sense-For-Kids-Book-Review.htm">Money Sense for Kids Book</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Teach-Your-Child-The-Value-Of-Money-Work-And-Time-Well-Spent.htm">Earn It, Learn It: Teach Your Child the Value of Money, Work, and Time Well Spent Book</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Growing-Money-A-Complete-Investing-Guide-For-Kids-Book-Review.htm">Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids Book</a></li> </ul> </div> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/27/more-money-books-for-kids.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:59 +0000 2012-01-27T08:00:59Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/23/more-money-board-games-to-play-with-your-kids.htm <p>My neighbor recently introduced to me to a fun <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/6-Money-Games-for-Kids.htm">family board game</a> all about teaching kids about change.</p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Exact-Change-Board-Game-Review.htm">Exact Change Board Game</a> is perfect for kids learning about coin values and making change.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/23/more-money-board-games-to-play-with-your-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/23/more-money-board-games-to-play-with-your-kids.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:58:49 +0000 2012-01-23T10:58:49Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/13/when-do-kids-need-to-file-taxes-2.htm <p>Did your kids earn interest on a bank account? Did your older kids have a part time job?</p> <p>It's that time of year when we cover <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/kidstaxes.htm">when kids need to file taxes for 2011</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/13/when-do-kids-need-to-file-taxes-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2012/01/13/when-do-kids-need-to-file-taxes-2.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:00:12 +0000 2012-01-13T19:00:12Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/26/how-to-teach-your-teens-to-save-money.htm <p>Teens can easily get in the habit of spending their money as fast as they earn it. Are you looking for ways to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/teach-teens-to-save.htm">teach your teens to save money</a>?</p> <p>Here are some helpful reminders to discuss with your teens from <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/savingmoney/p/teach-teens-to-save.htm">how to teach your teens to save money</a>:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/26/how-to-teach-your-teens-to-save-money.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/26/how-to-teach-your-teens-to-save-money.htm Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:29:20 +0000 2011-12-26T08:29:20Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/20/gift-idea-8-more-kids-money-books.htm <p>Here are some more <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Kids-Money-Books.htm">kids money books</a> for those of you still struggling to find last minute <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Gifts-For-Kids-All-About-Money.htm">gifts for teaching kids about money</a>.</p> <p>Check out some of the following kids money books for ideas:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/20/gift-idea-8-more-kids-money-books.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/20/gift-idea-8-more-kids-money-books.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:29:20 +0000 2011-12-20T08:29:20Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/16/gift-idea-7-money-books-for-kids.htm <p>Want to skip the board games and get some money books to teach your kids?</p> <p>Kids money books make <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Gifts-For-Kids-All-About-Money.htm">great gifts</a> for both parents who are teaching their kids about money and kids learning about money. As a parent, you can try <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/First-National-Bank-Of-Dad-Review.htm">The First National Bank of Dad Book</a> to start.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/16/gift-idea-7-money-books-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/16/gift-idea-7-money-books-for-kids.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:41:43 +0000 2011-12-16T12:41:43Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/09/gift-idea-6-easy-money.htm <p>As we get closer to the holidays, it's time for another great <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/6-Money-Games-for-Kids.htm">family board game</a> to teach kids about money.</p> <p>Up next is the game <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Easy-Money-Review.htm">Easy Money</a>.</p> <p>Easy Money's best element is the fast paced nature of the game. Your kids will probably also get excited as they watch large amounts of money added to their account pile up, since the game uses much larger sums of money than other games.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/09/gift-idea-6-easy-money.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/09/gift-idea-6-easy-money.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:22:41 +0000 2011-12-09T15:22:41Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/02/gift-idea-5-payday.htm <p>Ready for another <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/6-Money-Games-for-Kids.htm">family board game</a> to teach kids about money?</p> <p>This week, we're looking at the game <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Payday-Review.htm">Payday</a>.</p> <p>During Payday players keep a balance sheet teaching kids about revenues and expenses. At the end of the game, the player with the most profit (or the least amount of debt) wins.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/02/gift-idea-5-payday.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/12/02/gift-idea-5-payday.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:16:39 +0000 2011-12-02T15:16:39Z http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/11/23/gift-idea-4-game-of-life.htm <p>All throughout the holiday season, I'm highlighting my favorite family board games to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/tp/Teaching-Kids-with-Money-Games.htm">teach kids about money</a>.</p> <p>This week, we have another classic board game, the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/od/teachingchildren/fr/Game-of-Life-Review.htm">Game of Life</a>. Most of us remember playing the Game of Life as a kid, so it's only natural that we play with our kids!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/11/23/gift-idea-4-game-of-life.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kidmoney.about.com/b/2011/11/23/gift-idea-4-game-of-life.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:29:48 +0000 2011-11-23T08:29:48Z