Helping Kids Get Smart About Money

Archive for the ‘Investing’ Category

Wall Street suffers worst day in 3 months - Time to buy!

October 1st, 2009 | Add a Comment »

Market is down and I would suggest that the time is right to buy stock for your kids. Time is on their side. And time = money. (more…)

Actions speak louder than words.

July 13th, 2009 | Add a Comment »

The most impactful teacher in a child’s life is their parent. What you do, they do. Okay, sometimes. (more…)

Percentages to Save, Spend, Donate or Invest”

July 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »

A reader asked me recently what I suggested as a good percentage for each of the 4 money choice areas: save, spend, donate, invest. (more…)

Investment clubs for kids

May 29th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

I am knee deep in my research on investment clubs for kids and have found my new soapbox. I think they sound like an excellent way to help kids learn about investing in a hands-on way. (more…)

The Little Book That Beats The Market

May 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

I want to recommend a book for teens about investing. It’s called “The Little Book That Beats The Market” by Joel Greenblatt. (more…)

Help Your Child Choose A Company To Invest In

April 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Here are some ideas to help your child choose some investments: (more…)

Invest The Time To Explain Investing

April 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

First, let me tell you what this post is NOT about. It is not the “be all end all” of investing tutorials for you and your child. It is not a list of stock tips or mutual funds to buy. But it is an introduction for your child to the ideas of long-term goal-setting and investing. (more…)