So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Parental Guidance: Kids Spending Too Much?

By Alix Montoya

I'm sure you've noticed how tighter our budget has become. Prices of goods are skyrocketing into colossal proportions and there's pretty much nothing we can do about it but just pull up our belt a notch tighter, endure, and hope for better days. Unfortunately, the younger population seem to be completely oblivious to these events and we need to show them how to become more responsible about finances before it's completely too late.

Parents have the number one responsibility of teaching their children all about spending wisely. However, not a lot of parents out there dare to stand up or even completely forget all these completely. Some would even claim they don't know how. So if you're stuck clueless on money matter lessons, then here are a few useful tips to get your lessons started.

Teach your kids the real value of money. The best way you can make them understand this is by letting them experience the hard work that's needed to earn money. If your kids are a little older, it won't hurt them to get a job or start their own business, maybe even open up shop with their hobbies in Rhode Island craft shows. Kids tend to appreciate money more if they work hard for it.

Consider opening up a savings account. It's good to have a piggy bank to save some of their allowance or earnings in, but of course, while their at it, why not save it inside an actual bank instead. More and more banks nowadays carry special promotions for young savers and even teenage clients. There are a lot of things they offer that make the prospect even more enticing, like membership to special clubs and all that.

Show them how to budget. It's important to always have a plan to keep everything in order. This may be a bit frustrating, especially if our children tend to lose on some of the budget's aspects. Good thing, you're there to give support and teach them how to rectify financial woes, young as they are.

There are a lot of great ideas out there on how to make our kids more involved when it comes to saving the family from financial struggles. All we have to do, as parents, is show them the way and guide them with every step they take towards a more responsible future.

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