Tag Archives: KidsSave

How Does a 15-year old Save for a Car?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Karyn

Ryan just bought a car. And she’s a beauty, too. 2002 baby blue (uh, metallic blue) Toyota Prius with only 57,000 miles. Owned by a 91-year old grannie who used it mostly to drive to church and back. No kidding. … Continue reading →

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Too Much of a Hassle?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Karyn

I was talking to a friend of mine recently about setting up an allowance program for her six-year-old daughter.  Six is the perfect age to get an allowance going.  Kids this age understand a lot about money and it’s time … Continue reading →

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A Win/Win

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Karyn

I can’t believe I have to add figure out Twitter to my list of things to do.  What the heck?  And I’m already behind the 8 ball, so the pressure is really on. That’s when it hit me.  Ryan.  He … Continue reading →

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Karyn

For someone who is very interested in his money, mostly because he needs it to fill up his car with gas, Nathan does a pretty bad job of keeping his cash organized.  He’s got some in his bathroom drawer, some … Continue reading →

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The Rubber Trees

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Karyn

Nathan and Ryan had a “job” over the holidays watching the neighbor Tom’s two cats and taking care of the plants.  They’ve done this job before, apparently well enough to get asked back.  Actually, they take the job seriously.  I know, … Continue reading →

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