Welcome to the March 18, 2009 edition of Kids and Money. There were a lot of good posts. There were a lot of "spammy" posts, too, which I deleted. Remember, folks, I approve 99% of the posts here, but this week I probably weeded out 30-40 percent. That's way too much.


So, please, let's keep this focused on Kids and Money. Not Kids OR Money. But Kids AND Money and how the two are inter-related. Okay?

KCLau presents Learn Money Tips playing iMafia posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "About iMafia, an application for iPhone. How it is connected to real life in terms of personal finance and how to play the game."

jim presents Teaching Kids About Money: Tessy and Tab Money Manager Kit posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

nickel presents Visualize Your Savings Goals posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Smarter Wallet presents Blu-Ray DVD Player Review: Pros and Cons posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Are blu-ray players worth the money? Should you get one for your family?"

Concerning Kids presents Raising A Street Smart Kid posted at Concerning Kids.

Save Money presents Frugal Frauds Revealed posted at How I Save Money.net.

Julie Guarnizo presents Teaching Money Management Habits to Children posted at Beef Up Your Piggy, saying, "As a mother of two small children, teaching life lessons about money and personal finance is crucial is raising children."

David presents The Safety of Your Accounts posted at Personal Finance Ology, saying, "With the uncertainty in the banking industry, learn where the safest places for your money are!"

Nate Desmond presents 12 Ways to Waste Money in College posted at Debt-free Scholar.

Steve Patterson presents ISMagazine.com - Blog - ATM Skimming Leads to 1 Billion in Losses for Consumers posted at ISMagazine.com, saying, "Great story about ATM safety and something to present to your bank to make sure their ATMs are safe."

Debbie Ducker presents Your Children and Grandchildren Must Learn to Save Money posted at Ducker Promotion Ezine, saying, "Teach your children how to save money at an early age and you will save them a lifetime of heartache."

Justin Hall presents How to Find a Job posted at Justin Hall.

Patricia Turner presents The Ultimate Guide to Ponzi Schemes: Oldest and Biggest Scams, Madoff and More posted at Bankling.

Stephanie presents The Wii Fund posted at Stop the Ride!, saying, "Teaching the kids to save."

jim presents Deducting Miles for Charitable Volunteering posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Matt Sherberg presents Choosing the Best Debt Solution posted at Debt, saying, "When you have mountains of debt piling up and you have debt collectors waiting at your doorstep, it is time to get off the couch and find a debt solution that will work for you. The right debt solution can help you reduce your debt."

Jeff Rose presents 29 Good Reads About Kids And Money posted at Jeff Rose.

Savings Toolbox presents The UnTruths About Saving For College posted at Savings Toolbox.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents College Advantage: Ohio 529 Savings Plan Offers $25 Cash Bonus posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "529 plan for your kids!"

The Smarter Wallet presents Budget Your Money and Control Your Spending Using This Simple System posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!"

Sam presents NEW !! Job Interview Tips and Questions. Get the Job You Want. Job Interview Tips and Skills. ! Surfer Sam posted at Surfer Sam and Friends.

Concerning Kids presents How To Handle A School Yard Bully posted at Concerning Kids.

Dating321 presents Breaking Up Tips posted at Free Dating Advice, saying, "Breaking up is difficult to do, but it is important you go about in a mature and respectful way."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Kids and Money using our carnival submission form.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.

Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.

Welcome to the March 2, 2009 edition of Kids and Money. It's been a while since our last carnival, so this is a BIG ONE. I've tried to put the submissions into logical blocks for easier reading.

Earning

Tisha Tolar presents Work at Home Discipline: Find Some posted at Empowering Mom.

jim presents Ten Recession-Busting Money Tips for Young Professionals posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Pinyo presents Where To Sell Used Books And Textbooks posted at Moolanomy.


Spending

Matthew Paulson presents 8 Money Saving Ideas for Family Fun Night posted at American Consumer News.

Gary R. presents Traditional vs. Rustic Camp Sites posted at Camping Tips, saying, "An increasing number of campgrounds are offering visitors the choice of both traditional and rustic campsites."

Madison presents Money Saving Tips for Kids on Valentine’s Day posted at Kids and Money.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Lower Your Car Insurance Rates! How To Cut Insurance Premiums In Half posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "If you've got kids, driving safely and carefully is a must. And doing so will most likely lower your car insurance rates as well." 

Barry presents Tug Of War Between Retailers And Frugal Consumers posted at Associate Money. 

Annette Berlin presents Printable Toys For Pre-Teens posted at Craft Stew, saying, "Older children get tired of toys fast. Rather than spending a small fortune to keep them constantly satisfied, let them create their own playthings from cardstock and a printer." 

jim presents How to Strong Arm Your Way to a Better Deal posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 

Savings Toolbox presents Tips to Save On your Summer Getaway posted at Savings Toolbox.


Saving

Deposit Accounts presents Savings Accounts for Children posted at Deposit Accounts. 

Mr. Banker presents High Interest Money Market Accounts (MMA) posted at Best Interest Rate Banks. 

Brian McKay presents CD Rates posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, "Finding a decent rate on a certificate of deposit account these days isn’t an easy thing to do. CD rates have been coming down so fast recently the average 12 month CD rate is nearing just 2.00%." 


Investing 

retirehappy presents Warren Buffett’s Metric Says BUY! posted at My Retirement Blog. 

The Shark Investor presents Strategies For Raising Funds: Borrow Your Way To Wealth posted at The Shark Investor, saying, "How and when to use loans for investing" 

Carrie presents Learning About Investing as a Child posted at Less is More. 

RJ presents The Case for Investing in Index Funds posted at Our Financial Planner, saying, "No matter the age and experience, index funds can be your greatest friend. Thank you for hosting." 

Kelly Sonora presents 25 Forex-Related Twitter Accounts Worth Following posted at Best Forex Brokers. 

PicktheBrain presents The First Investment a Beginner Should Make posted at Beginner Investing. 


Money Management 

Len Penzo presents Using a Ledger to Teach Kids Money Management posted at Len Penzo . Com, saying, "Even kids as young as 6-years old can learn personal finance management skills via this simple bookkeeping plan." 

Lisa Mitchell presents Teaching Your Children About Money posted at Let's Talk Babies. 

Jacquelyn presents The Wise Parent & Child Money Guide posted at WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide, saying, "Give your child an introduction to the subject of money by reading this article together. This will give your child a general idea about money." 


Credit

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Your Rewards For Spending posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thank you!" 

jim presents Best Student Credit Cards posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 

Finance Tips 101 presents Drowning In Debt? Bad Credit Loans May Need To Be Considered! posted at Finance Tips 101. 

Finance Tips 101 presents The Pros And Cons Of Personal Loans posted at Finance Tips 101. 

Finance Tips 101 presents Answers About Home Equity Loans posted at Finance Tips 101.

DebtLite presents What Are the Root Causes of Debt? posted at Debt Advice. 

Astrid Lee presents Suze Orman posted at World Healing, saying, "Article on advice by Suze Orman, the popular TV adviser on personal finance and about how get out of debt. Article also contains video show where she talks about how to determine how much to give to charities..." 

Finance Tips 101 presents Cash Back, Award Points, and Gas Cards posted at Finance Tips 101. 


College

Madison presents Midwestern Disaster Area Tax Impacts posted at Tax Gab, saying, "Expanded college tax credits for those affected by the storms last year." 

Finance Tips 101 presents Scholarship And Grant Information For Interested High School Graduates posted at Finance Tips 101. 

The Smarter Wallet presents Student Loan Programs To Pay For My College Tuition Costs posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!" 

Madison presents Ohio 529 College Advantage $25 Sign Up Bonus posted at My Dollar Plan. 

OnlineCollege presents Choosing a College: A Simple Guide for Undergraduates posted at Universities and Colleges. 


Preparing for Baby

jim presents Preparing Financially for a Baby posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 

Concerning Kids presents Choosing The Right Pediatrician For Your Baby posted at Concerning Kids. 

Madison presents Our Family is Expanding… Financial Resources for Babies posted at My Dollar Plan. 

Pregnant Woman presents Identical Triplets - Three Bundles Of Joy posted at Pregnancy, saying, "Triplets occur in one of every eight thousand live births" 


The Stimulus 

The Smarter Wallet presents Will The Obama Economic Stimulus Check and 2009 Stimulus Plan Save The Economy? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "How will your family be affected by the stimulus bill?" 

Brian McKay presents What's in the Stimulus Bill for You? posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, "We have listed all the benefits for individuals in President Obama's stimulus bill that was just passed." 

Ella Moss presents New Economy, or Buy American, Stupid! « Zodiac Times posted at Zodiac Times, saying, "So, the new stimulus package is passed, hopes are up, markets are down, and recession deepens. Everyone is blaming the housing market, unscrupulous bankers and inept previous administration. But very few seem to understand the true roots of our woes, and how deep our economic problems go." 


Miscellaneous 

KCLau presents Money Tips Group Writing Project posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "Calling out for contributors to an e-book about personal finance." 

nickel presents Should You Pay Your Kids for Good Grades? posted at fivecentnickel.com. 

Money Tipper presents Bring Proof of Age When Flying With Young Children posted at Money Tipper. 

Concerning Kids presents Tips And Idea To Help Child Proof Your Home posted at Concerning Kids. 

Finance Tips 101 presents Alarming Identity Theft Statistics Are Cause For Concern posted at Finance Tips 101. 

Relax presents The happy way to spend money posted at The Wise Curve, saying, "we are happier when we spend money to gain experience than buying material goods" 

jim presents Total Cost of Owning A Dog posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 

Concerning Kids presents Helping Your Healthy Child Stay Fit For Life posted at Concerning Kids.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Kids and Money using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Welcome to the February 9, 2009 edition of Kids and Money. 

Matthew Paulson presents Throw a Great Kids Party on a Budget posted at American Consumer News.

Savings Toolbox presents Reducing What You Waste Will Save Some Cash posted at Savings Toolbox.

Livingalmostlarge presents Stay at home - loss of potential income posted at LivingAlmostLarge.

Mark Montgomery presents Best Value Colleges from Princeton Review: Information You Can LoseGreat College Advice, saying, "Choosing a college based on rankings--even on which colleges are rated a "good value"--is not a recipe for educational success."

Kevin Fleming presents Dish Network Family Package Review posted at Satellite TV Guru, saying, "If your family is thinking to switching to Satellite TV to save money, we have recently updated our Dish Network Family Package review for 2009."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Family Life In America: Report on Lifestyle, Economic Trends From The Trenches posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Happy New Year!"

The Smarter Wallet presents Family Budget For Frugal Living: Living Cheap Can Be Fun, Too! posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "I submitted this to the previous carnival but it wasn't published so I will try again! I will do my best to spread the word about this carnival. Thanks! -SVB"

Russ Egan presents How to Take Control of Your Finances posted at Open Road Open Mind.

Joe Manausa presents January 2009 Housing Market Trends | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "The continuation of the three-year-old bear market in real estate has brought many people forward to comment on the condition of the real estate market. It seems for everybody with an opinion, there are an equal number of theories about where the housing market is going. So, not to be left out of the crowd……. I thought I would chime in with an (updated) opinion of my own."

David presents Decision Making 101: Step One The Way We Make Decisions posted at Personal Finance Ology, saying, "Making smart decisions is the first step in building long term wealth. Learn the methodology behind making wise decisions with your money."

Concerning Kids presents Some Thoughts On Affordable Child Health Insurance posted at Concerning Kids.

Concerning Kids presents The Top Child Vitamins Available Today - A Helpful List posted at Concerning Kids.

KCLau presents Best of KCLau’s Money Tips 2008 posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "A run down of the best KCLau’s Money Tips 2008"

Barry presents Keeping A Change Jar At Home posted at Associate Money.

Jim presents Best Student Credit Cards posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Matthew Paulson presents Teach Values While Shopping for Your Kids Clothes posted at American Consumer News.

Concerning Kids presents Healthy After School Snacks For Kids posted at Concerning Kids.

KCLau presents Procrastinator, plucker, plotter, and prober posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "Recently I was reading the book titled “The Number: What do you need for the rest of your life and what will it cost?” A rundown on what the book has to offer"

Finance Tips 101 presents Identity Theft Prevention Tips posted at Finance Tips 101.

Dave presents Extra Income Ideas I posted at Cheapo Groovo.

FMF presents Financial Steps New Parents Need to Take posted at Free Money Finance, saying, "Tips for new parents."

More than just a mother presents The hidden cost of children posted at More than just a mother.

Pinyo Bhulipongsanon presents Teach Your Children The Four Pillars of Money Management posted at Moolanomy.

Jim presents » Five Personal Finance Teaching Gifts for Kids on Blueprint for Financial Prosperity posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Praveen presents "That Will Be 50 Dollars!" posted at My Simple Trading System, saying, "My 3 year old son seems to understand money, but overcharges. $50 for a pretend Happy Meal or taxi ride..."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents YNAB (You Need A Budget) Personal Budget Software Is 10% Off, saying, "Here's a great budgeting tool to manage your family budget! YNAB is actually rated higher than Quicken, as a desktop personal financial software application."

Savings Toolbox presents 5 Tips for Starting Your Savings posted at Savings Toolbox.

Debt Free Destiny presents 5 Ways to Save With Your Bank posted at Debt Free Destiny.

The Smarter Wallet presents Cheap Meals You Can Cook At Home To Save Money! posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Family meals that you cook at home can save you money, and they can be tasty too!"

Jacquelyn presents Simple Ways to Teach Your Child the Value of Money posted at WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide, saying, "Teaching your children the value of money is the parent's responsibilities through parental guidance and example."

Big Cajun Man presents Banks and Humor posted at Canadian Personal Finance Blog, saying, "The video alone is great for kids as it shows how banks used to work before ATMs and open 12 hours a day banks."

Joe Manausa presents Real Estate Sales Success | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "By tracking movement of inventory in the MLS, one is able to tell if the market is expanding or contracting, and whether property values are rising or falling. With this information in hand each month, you can best understand a great strategy for selling a home (or one for buying a home)."

Aussie Investor presents Ethical Managed Funds posted at Australian Investing, saying, "Managed funds are a popular way to gain investment exposure to many asset classes including the stock market. But with growing concern over global warming and other environmental and social issues, many investors are turning to ethical fund managers to manage their money. So what are ethical managed funds are why would you invest?"

Finance Tips 101 presents Credit Card Debt It Is Not Always Your Fault posted at Finance Tips 101.

Concerning Kids presents Tips To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night posted at Concerning Kids.

David presents The Way Money Works posted at Personal Finance Ology, saying, "Make your money work harder, so you don't have to. Learn basic principles that teach you how to make money work for you."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Kids and Money using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.

Welcome to the first edition of Kids and Money 2009! There are a lot of posts (as a reader, do you like reading lots of material all at once, or do you want smaller "helpings?" This would entail going back to once-a-week publishing, which I'm okay with, as long as you, the READER, wants that), so pull up a chair and sit down for a while!

Tell me your viewing preferences in the Comments, please. Also, as a submitter, what would you rather have? Once a week, twice a month, or monthly?

That said, here goes.

Isaac Yassar presents Manage Your Anger posted at Isaac Yassar .com, saying, "Teaching kids with anger is not a good idea. If parents cannot manage their anger well, kids will be victims. Show them some example how to deal with anger. Manage your anger!"

He says, with a SHOUT!!! :)

Credit Shout presents TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express Review posted at CreditShout, saying, "The TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express can save families who shop at Costco a lot of money over time."
I've pondered this one for a while...

Ben presents Best Online Savings Accounts posted at Money Smart Life.

Debt Free Destiny presents Should Mom and Dad Get an Allowance? posted at Debt Free Destiny.
Yep, but only Mom :)

Jim presents Best Student Credit Cards posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Joe Manausa presents REAL ESTATE TRENDS WORTH WATCHING | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "The MLS is the only source of information that directly ties supply to demand, so I find that it is important to keep an eye on this set of information on a daily basis. The most important information is new listings, new sales, new failures, and new pendings (homes put under contract), and track these as an “average” or trend over time."
Could you tell us more?

Silicon Valley Blogger presents 529 College Savings Plan Rewards, Referral Bonus To Save For College posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks Bill! Happy New Year!"
Right back at ya'! I love the 529 plans, as well as the ESAs.

The Smarter Wallet presents Family Budget For Frugal Living: Living Cheap Can Be Fun, Too! posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!"

Jack S. Keifer presents The Ten Commandments For a Stable Internet Business posted at Jack S. Keifer.
I'm telling you guys, if you want income stability, the best way for 2009 (and beyond) seems to be an income business. Search this blog for my posts about this.

Mary Cavanaugh presents Some encouraging thoughts for those getting a later financial start? posted at lean and green, saying, "Not so sure this fits exactly - but it's encouragment for anyone trying to catch up saving money!"
Nowadays, we all need some encouragement! Thanks.

Concerning Kids presents Help For Single Parents Raising Children posted at Concerning Kids.

KCLau presents Introduction of a new scheduler tax deduction (STD) posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "About LHDN introducing a new scheduler tax deduction (STD) system"

Matthew Paulson presents Family Skiing Made More Cost Efficient posted at American Consumer News.
Love it!

Savings Toolbox presents Save For College With 529 Plans Through FreshmanFund posted at Savings Toolbox.
Ditto SVB above!

Destroy Debt presents 20 Inexpensive Ways to EntertainYour Kids in the Winter posted at Destroy Debt.
Excellent list!

Deposit Accounts presents Learning to Live on 70% of Your Income posted at The Money Blog.

Trisha Wagner presents Are You Waiting For Your Ship to Come in? posted at Empowering Mom.

Lauren Rose presents Secrets of Keeping to the Family Budget posted at No Debt Anymore .org, saying, "Making your money work for you is the ultimate goal of any budget. Financial problems usually arise due to lack of proper budgeting skills, or failure to keep to the proposed budget."

Mr Credit Card presents Children and Identity Theft.
That's a chilling thought!

The Shark Investor presents Alternative Income: Tutoring posted at The Shark Investor.

KCLau presents Redefine Retirement: Lifestyle Design of the New Rich posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "About retirement, mini-retirement versus deferred retirement, income relativity and how to earn the income you want in the shortes time."

Credit Shout presents Best Student Credit Cards posted at CreditShout.

Nancy Miller presents OEDb's Online College Rankings 2007.

Concerning Kids presents Some Thoughts On Affordable Child Health Insurance posted at Concerning Kids.

Praveen presents "See, Santa Also Likes Coke!" posted at My Simple Trading System.

FMF presents Financial Steps New Parents Need to Take posted at Free Money Finance, saying, "Money tips for new parents."
As always, a great post. Kids are expensive. But the return is more than worth it!

Jim presents Free College Money: The FAFSA on Blueprint for Financial Prosperity posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Jeff Rose presents Preparing Financially for Your First Child posted at Jeff Rose, saying, "What to do when your first little one is on the way."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of
Kids and Money using our carnival submission form.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.

Welcome to the December 30, 2008 edition of Kids and Money.

This is our last K&M for 2008. This experiment has been a satisfying one, and trying at times too. What with all the issues with Blog Carnival (being down many of the times we tried to use it), being sick with colds, flu, and other infections for most of the last quarter of the year, and the economy being what it is, this has been a challenging -- yet very fruitful nonetheless -- year.

I genuinely thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, kind, inspirational, and informative posts! I hope you've benefited, too, from the exposure to other points of view as well as getting some "link love" from the backlilnks I've provided through this collection of awesome posts.

I've enjoyed every minute of Kids and Money and I've learned a lot. No doubt, I've learned and received more from this than you have, but I hope you've found the experiment worthwhile.

For now, I've decided to continue with this. Please help us all out by spreading the word about the Kids and Money carnival -- the more attention we get, the better.

To all of you, THANKS A MILLION FOR EVERYTHING!!!

And here's to a PROSPEROUS 2009! Be safe, be happy, do what you love (at least once in a while!), and spend time with your loved ones.

Without further delay, here are the posts.

Relax presents Let’s talk about money posted at The Wise Curve, saying, "The good news is that being rich is not really difficult because it is just a state of mind."

Tristan presents Teaching children about money posted at Find Financial Freedom, saying, "An insight into the virtues of teaching children about money from an early age."

MoneyNing presents Let Your Children Handle Their Own Finances posted at Money Ning, saying, "Give your children a chance to make mistakes!"

Credit Shout presents How to Deal With Student Loan Debt in Today's Economy posted at CreditShout.

Joe Manausa presents Real Estate Supply And Demand | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "It really isn’t that hard to tell where the real estate market is heading. All we need to do is take a quick re-examination of Economics 101 and realize that Supply and Demand actually do matter in the real estate market."

Jesse Wojdylo presents What are YOU Willing to Go In Debt For? posted at Subprime Blogger.

Credit Card Assist presents What College Kids Might Not Know About Credit Cards posted at Credit Card Assist.

Dave presents Cheapo XMAS Gifts posted at Cheapo Groovo.

Sandy Naidu presents Bernard Madoff's Ponzi Scheme posted at FutureNestEgg.

Steve C presents Kids And Money: Teaching Ways To Deal With Peer and Societal Pressures | MyWifeQuitHerJob.com posted at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

KCLau presents Christmas On A Budget posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "This post is contributed by Jacquelyn Sarah Wong, the co-author of The Secrets to Writing an Ebook in Three Easy Steps. It is about how to be frugal this christmas season with the economy down."

Fiona Lohrenz presents Why You Should Start A Day Care In A Recession.

Dollar Frugal presents Don’t Let the Workers Threaten You posted at Dollar Frugal.

Jeff Rose presents Teaching Kids About Money, saying, "When's the right time to start teaching your kids about money? Here's a few tips."

Destroy Debt presents Make Your Own Debt Reduction Plan posted at Destroy Debt.

Savings Toolbox presents Set Your Children Up With Savings Accounts posted at Savings Toolbox.

Mr Credit Card presents Should You Give Children Cash For Christmas?.

Piotr Stepien presents Money Free World, saying, "It is nice to have money, but it is better not to have it at all. Suprised? Read the whole story."

JCL presents How To Teach Your Kids About Money While They Are Young, saying, "Some ideas for teaching your kids to have an entrepreneurial spirit while they are young."

Pinyo Bhulipongsanon presents Teach Your Children The Four Pillars of Money Management.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Kids and Money using ourcarnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.

Welcome to the December 15, 2008 edition of Kids and Money.

FMF presents Free Money Finance: Three Money Mistakes Parents Make posted at Free Money Finance, saying, "Avoid these money mistakes."

MoneyNing presents 8 Bad Things You’re Teaching Your Kids About Money posted at Money Ning, saying, "What your children to be good money managers? Learn to be one yourself first!

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Walking In A Winter Wonderland For $1,300 posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "A story about how my family and I spent the holidays a while back. With a picture of my baby wearing gloves for shoes. :)"

Brip Blap presents how to work from home with small kids posted at brip blap.

Mark Montgomery presents Elements of a Good College Fit, Part One: Academics posted at Great College Advice, saying, "Finding the right college is like finding the right pair of shoes. You have to know what you need. You have to know what you want. And you have to shop around."

Heather Johnson presents 100 Best Lifehack Lists for Recent College Grads | OEDb posted at OEDb: Online Education Database.

Joe Manausa presents Great News For First Time Homebuyers In Florida Real Estate posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "It is interesting to note that in these times of financial hardship for everyone that there seems to be an abundance of financial assistance programs out there for eligible homebuyers purchasing new or existing homes in Florida."

Vickie Sloderbeck and Faith Janes presents Kids and Money — Sidetracked Moms posted at Sidetracked Moms.

DebbieDragon presents Starting Early and Saving Often posted at Debbie's Debt Advice.

Insurance Toolbox presents Guide to Life Insurance posted at Insurance Toolbox.

Savings Toolbox presents Save Up For College With FreshmanFund's 529 College Savings Plan Gift Registry posted at Savings Toolbox.

Jessie presents Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty posted at My Investing Blog.

KCLau presents Top Money Tips for Malaysian Book Review posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "Two reviews had been posted about my new book Top Money Tips for Malaysian. Read on to find out more."

GreenBridge Advisors presents Start teaching your kids early to build a strong financial foundation posted at Let's Blog Money, saying, "Parents make it a point to sit their kids down and educate them on the effects of drugs, smoking, drinking and unsafe sex. Shouldn't they also educate their kids on the value of money and how to manage it along with credit wisely?"

Jeff Rose presents College Savings Plans posted at Jeff Rose, saying, "What is the right state college savings plan to use for your child."

Heather Johnson presents Top 50 iPhone Apps for Educators posted at OEDb: Online Education Database.

David Cassell presents Online Student Mistakes posted at selectcoursesblog.com.

pearl mattenson presents The Best Gifts For Our Children - Part One | Carrie and Danielle posted at Carrie and Danielle.

Shen-Li Lee presents Teaching Your Child about Money Matters posted at Babylicious.

Nancy Miller presents Time’s Are A Changin’… Global Warming Incorporated Into Educational Curriculum posted at Top Online Engineering Degree.

Raymond presents Tips For Buying, Giving, and Using Discount Gift Cards posted at Money Blue Book.

Lauren Rose presents Credit Card Skimmers - Keep Your Eye on Your ATM card posted at No Debt Anymore .org, saying, "With the holiday season in full swing, Credit card and ATM theft is increasing at an alarming rate. Here are 3 common ways thieves may try to gain access to your personal information using a skimmer device, and 10 tips to protect yourself."

Donald Latumahina presents Diversify Your Income to Prevent Financial Problems posted at Life Optimizer.

Lane Wright presents Forex with as little as $10 posted at Awesome Forex Alerts.

Keira presents Review: The Teen’s Guide to Personal Finance: Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know. posted at Rich Leverage.

Cindy Morus, The Money Mender presents Raising MoneySmart Kids posted at Mend Your Money, saying, "Thanks."

Sam presents NEW !! Free Online News. Apply for a Free Credit Card Online or Offline posted at Surfer Sam and Friends.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Avoid A Bitter Family Feud: Estate Planning To The Rescue! » Silicon Valley Blog About Money posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

Mr Credit Card presents Children and Identity Theft | Ask Mr Credit Card's Blog posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

The Smarter Wallet presents 12 Homemade Gift Ideas To Fit A Small Budget posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Here are some great homemade gift ideas to share with your kids and family. Save money as a family by making your own gifts!"

KCLau presents How to manages monthly cash flow posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "This post is contributed by Relax, the blog author of Wise Curve - get smarter every day!

I feel honoured to contribute a post on KC Lau’s blog. He’s one of my multi talented role models so I count myself lucky to be his net friend. Now let’s talk about money and how to manage cash flow."

T. Dalia presents All I want for Christmas is? posted at Daily Dalia.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Kids and Money using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.

Welcome to the November 14, 2008 edition of Kids and Money.

 

Steward presents Learning Entrepreneurship From Kids posted at My Family's Money, saying, "Kids can teach us a lot about a lot of things, I just never thought they would teach me about what it takes to start a thriving business." 

Thao Tran presents Recycle Bottles and Cans posted at How to Make Money at a Young Age, saying, "Effective ways to make money at a young age." 

Raymond presents How To Calculate and Track Your Net Worth posted at Money Blue Book. 

Mark Montgomery presents The Credit Crunch and Financial Aid: What Will It Mean for College Admissions? posted at Great College Advice. 

Sarah Scrafford presents Ditch the Backpack: 100 Essential Web Tools for Virtual Students posted at eLearning Gurus. 

Jim presents Five Personal Finance Teaching Gifts for Kids posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 

Livingalmostlarge presents just because you can afford it… posted at LivingAlmostLarge, saying, "It's funny how our parents can regress us to childhood so quickly." 

KCLau presents Financial Consideration for New Parents in Malaysia posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "Recently, there is an interesting post written by Xin Lu at Wisebread about the financial consideration of having a newborn baby. The article is more catered to the situation in the USA. Although it might differ in terms of currency, the other facts might similar and worth our study. This sparks the idea of writing this post to share with you the financial side of being a new parent in Malaysia." 

Michael Bass presents Buy Clothes at Salvage Stores posted at Debt Prison, saying, "They buy salvage items from around the country for say 10%… and then resell for 60% and often less." 

Mr Credit Card presents Greatest Secrets Of The Coupon Mom | Ask Mr Credit Card's Blog.

nickel presents How to Become a Millionaire - Lessons From an Eight Year Old. 

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Fun, Cheap Halloween Costumes To DIY, A Photo Gallery posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "It's a bit late, but I thought to discuss how we prepared for Halloween this year... or how we fared.... :) ." 

Ben Dinsmore presents Financial Advice for New or Expecting Parents posted at Trees Full of Money, saying, "If your family is expecting the arrival of a "little one" in the near future, you may want to consider these financial moves BEFORE the baby is born to help ease the financial stress, and allow you to concentrate your focus on your bundle of joy." 

The Smarter Wallet presents How To Shop For Back To School Supplies: Don't Pay Twice!

Todd presents Why Must Parents Pay For College. 

Save Money presents Revising My Budget. 

KCLau presents Case Study: Financial Goals of a Malaysian working in Singapore.

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Welcome to the October 29, 2008 edition of Kids and Money.

Little Thomas couldn't submit a post because BlogCarnival.com (read about that in My Love-Hate Relationship with Blog Carnival Is Over) was down for like, a year, but he sent me an email with this article -- Thanks!!! Many great things here.
Teaching my Children About Money

Michael Cintolo presents Kids and the Economic Crisis posted at The Iconoclast Investor.

Raag Vamdatt presents Goal Based Investing :: RaagVamdatt.com :: Financial Planning demystified posted at RaagVamdatt.com, saying, "The philosophy of goal based investing can be a great way to create a fund for your kid's higher education."

Andrea Smith presents Debt Consolidation Facts: Know Everything About Becoming Debt Free | Consolidate4Free: Free Debt Consolidation ArticlesFree Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

Hustler Moneyblog presents Cash Back Rebate Shopping Strategy posted at Hustler $$$ Blog.

Raymond presents New FDIC Insured Limit Covers Bank Deposits Up To $250,000 posted at Money Blue Book.

Jim presents Teaching Kids About Money: Tessy & Tab Money Manager Kit

Mr Credit Card presents Teaching Your Kids About Credit and Money posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

Dave presents The Proper Use of a Debit Card posted at Cheapo Groovo.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
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Welcome to the October 22, 2008 edition of Kids and Money. 

Aussie Investor presents Stock Market Education For Beginners - Learning From Your Mistakes saying, "We all make mistakes with our investments. This article describes how you can learn valuable lessons about investing by going back and analyzing your stock market losses."
And don't we all have losses right about now?!!!

KCLau presents The Malaysian Insurance Planning Guide by Meshio.com [REVIEW] posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "A review about an ebook on insurance planning. The book is specially written to guide Malaysians on their next insurance purchase."
Let's not forget about the critical importance of having proper insurance!

Erika Collin presents The Ultimate Guide to the GMAT: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources posted at BSchool.com Business Schools Directory.

Livingalmostlarge presents Growing up frugal posted at LivingAlmostLarge, saying, "Can frugality be taught?"

Raymond presents How To Become A Millionaire and Get Rich In 10 Steps posted at Money Blue Book.

Jim presents Teaching Kids About Money: Tessy and Tab Money Manager Kit posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Joe Manausa presents Dave McCormick On Restoring Global Stability posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "Under Secretary David H. McCormick made the following remarks about the current economic turmoil while speaking at Wharton’s Eleventh Annual Investment Management Conference. He identified how the chaos basically got started and acknowledged that we are now paying the price."

Madison presents Help a Reader: Save and Invest for Kids posted at My Dollar Plan.

imarketing4s presents How To Broker A Consolidation Service Debt Settlement posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

The Shark Investor presents Be Freaking Productive posted at The Shark Investor, saying, "Don't you feel that too much productivity makes you miss the important things in life?"

KCLau presents Are you part of the NEET Generation? posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "About NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Learning), the NEET generation and why there is NEET."

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Welcome to the October 15, 2008 edition of Kids and Money. There are some gems in here. Lots of thoughtful posts! Thank you!!

Silicon Valley Blogger presents The Price Of Preschool posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Preschool in California!"
Bay Area private schools are prohibitively expensive -- about the same as Stanford!

Kun presents Mortgage Rescue Scheme – A step in the right direction? | Talk About Debt posted at Talk About Debt.
Unfortunately, we had to swallow the very bitter pill. Home values are at the heart of personal wealth. With the trillions gone in both the stock and housing markets, households feel FAR less wealthy than they were just 3 years ago. This wealth effect severely limits what a family can afford to do, greatly affecting children.

The Shark Investor presents Build Wealth By Moving Away posted at The Shark Investor, saying, "Can changing the place where you live help you become wealthier?"
We're certainly thinking along these lines. However, we're underwater in our home so much that it might be impossible to move without foreclosure or a short sale, which we're loathe to do. It's not that we can't afford (well, until I lose my job!), but that our dollars would stretch much farther elsewhere.

Michael. presents RIAA Settles Kazaa Copyright Battle with Bronx Woman posted at International Law News, saying, "Do your kids download music online? Read this blog post to find out how to protect yourself from big lawsuits."
When I first saw the title of this post, I almost didn't include it in this carnival, thinking it was just another article on how to steal music. But it's not. This is serious stuff. Your kids probably have downloaded music from a Peer to Peer site.

Kay Bell presents Kids, money and economic chaos posted at Don't Mess With Taxes, saying, "The market meltdown is causing parents to reassess the financial education of their kids."
Exactly!

Heather Johnson presents 100 Interactive Websites That Will Make You Forget You're Trapped in a Cube posted at Career Overview.

KCLau presents How Fundsupermart will Revolutionize the Unit Trust Industry in Malaysia posted at KCLau's Money Tips.

Nursery Admin presents Becoming a Nursery Assistant posted at Nursery Jobs, saying, "Some tips on becoming a nursery assistant"

One Family presents List Of Elementary Public School Textbooks - ISBN Numbers, Used And List PricesOne Family's Blog, saying, "The posts lists the textbooks used in Elementary Public Schools in the US with full details on ISBN and pricing."

Jamie McIntosh presents Keep Halloween Fun and Simple posted at Jamie's Blog, saying, "Parents don’t have to break the bank for children to have a fun Halloween."

Jim presents Should You Quit Your Job To Stay Home With Your Baby? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.
Economically speaking, probably not. For the good of the baby, ABSOLUTELY!

Card Blogger presents The Best Chase Credit Card Offers posted at Credit Card Blog.

Raymond presents The Top 5 Online Banks For High Interest Savings and Checking posted at Money Blue Book.

Livingalmostlarge presents Choosing a stay at home parent? posted at LivingAlmostLarge.

Weight Ladder / Rich Leverage presents Learning Basic Money Management Skills posted at Rich Leverage, saying, "Some basic tips for adults and kids."

The Smarter Wallet presents Why Work At Home? Top Reasons For Staying Home To Work posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "A big reason why we'd work from home is to be able to spend more time with family and kids."

Sandy Naidu presents Warren Buffet's Advice posted at Future Nest Egg.

Michael Bass presents How to get a cell phone with no i.d., no passport, and no credit card posted at Debt Prison, saying, "I thought it would be a great idea to write an article about getting a cell phone if you don’t have a credit card, a passport, or even an i.d… These phones are called ‘pay as you go’ and work quite well."

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
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Welcome to the October 8, 2008 edition of Kids and Money. The submissions just keep rising in quality. You surely are the creme of the Kids and Money crop.

Stay tuned for a "Best Of Kids and Money" before the year ends. If you want to remind me how awesome one of your posts was this past year, email me at billspaced at money-hacks dot com or leave a comment!

Shan presents What Your Four-Year-Old Should Know About Money posted at The Apostle of the Turtle.
Interesting perspective and rationale on how to tailor money lessons to 3 and 4 year olds.

Jim presents Five Personal Finance Teaching Gifts for Kids posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 
Great gift ideas, by age bracket!


Livingalmostlarge presents The $100k Baby posted at LivingAlmostLarge, saying, "Should we pay for children?"
Only if you buy them. If they just "show up" they ought to pay!

Ben Dinsmore presents Guide to Your Employer's Benefits Package Part 1: Health Insurance posted at Trees Full of Money, saying, "Choosing the right health insurance plan during your company's "open enrollment" period can be a stressful proposition, especially if you are already stretched for time between work and family obligations." 
True. Open enrollment is always stressful for me, too. This year it's especially stressful due to the fact that my company no longer exists (for all intents) and our open enrollment period, while open and you have to make a choice, is for naught, since we'll all be fired soon.


NtJS presents College Kids and Credit Cards posted at not the jet set, saying, "Here's one for the big kids!" 
Practical advice about kids and credit cards. I fell for it and it took me a long time to recover. In some ways, I think I still am!


Raymond presents Where Are The 12 Month 0% No Balance Transfer Fee Credit Card Offers? posted at Money Blue Book. 
All the money is gone! It all disappeared with my home value.


Raymond presents Where Is The Safest Place To Save Or Invest Your Money? posted at Money Blue Book. 
Timely post!


Silicon Valley Blogger presents Toys R Us Coupons and Age Discrimination posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "There are coupons out there that aren't very clear about eligibility requirements. Who exactly is a "grandparent"?"
Those 3 words cause me constant grief: Toys R Us! But to answer the question, I think any one can consider themselves a "grand parent" if they're a parent. They don't need grand children, nor do they need be buying for their family!


Weight Ladder / Rich Leverage presents Getting Motivated to Organize Your Finances posted at Rich Leverage, saying, "Teens and up." 
Organization of personal finances is something I struggle with every day! I hope that my kids can learn some ways to organize their finances that have eluded me. I certainly will not be their role model for this topic!


Lazy Man and Health presents Working Two Jobs at the Same Time posted at Lazy Man and Money, saying, "Post would be best for teens/adults." 
I think Lazy Man is onto something! The future may have in store for us less full-time work but more opportunities -- your child may indeed have to become very adept at "multi-tasking." 


Michelle McFarland-McDaniels presents Autism Assistance Resources and Information: Upromise is a Promising Resource for College Savings posted at Autism Assistance Resources and Information. 

Save Money presents Customer Service Issues At CVS posted at How I Save Money.net.

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Money isn't everything. It's the only thing. Wait. That's only for football.
Enjoy life. Spend time with your family.