Monthly Archives: July 2009

One Step Closer to Adulthood

Nathan got his first checking account complete with checks and debit card.  It’s time for him to move on to the next level of money management.  At 16, he needs experience depositing, cashing, and writing checks.  He also needs to … Continue reading

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You GO Girl, and Girl, and Boy

Imogen got a $3 raise in her allowance.  Allison needs to prove that she can feed the cat and clean her room without being reminded and then she, too, will get a raise in her allowance.  Matthew got an allowance … Continue reading

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A New Discovery

Ryan’s been bugging me for years if he could sell stuff on eBay.  I’ve always given him permission but he needs my help to get him started and we never got around to doing it.  So last week, when he … Continue reading

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It's Just That Easy

Ryan and two of his friends were hanging out the other night.  Earlier in the day before either friend came over, Ryan had been MySpacing one of them about buying baseball cards on ebay.  His friend had bought a Willie … Continue reading

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Really? You Can Save Money?

“What else are you supposed to do with it?”  was the answer I got when I asked one of the kids in my math camp why he spent all his money. Matthew earns a weekly allowance for doing his chores. … Continue reading

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