The author of Growing Up and Saving Up, financial planner, Erin Baehr, says, “Once you get into your thirties, and you have the financial basics–such as an emergency fund and other necessities–settled ...

Young people who can easily find themselves in a traffic jam of financial woes. March 10, 2013— -- As a parent, I would never dream of handing my car keys to a teenager who hasn't first completed ...

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Many Americans admit they fall short when it comes to one of the most important life skills – financial literacy. It is a crucial skill that many people, especially adults, were never taught in school ...

Parents – how would you rate the financial literacy of your teenagers? You may be looking at massive cell phone bills and wondering whether negative numbers are allowed, or you may be proud to say ...

Students at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown School District got a jumpstart toward financial independence as they learned the basics through a Hofstra University program on Nov. 18.

Guess how many Americans correctly answered this basic financial question: Is the stock of a single company usually safer than a mutual fund? A) 100% B) 80% C) 60% D) None of the above. The right ...

Starting a family is a major step forward for every adult. When you are about to start your own family, your financial focus shifts as well. While you could earn and spend your money as you'd like ...

When your young kids are nagging for something they want, do you ever say, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”? If you do, you are like most parents, who become frustrated about the fact that kids just seem ...

Starting a family is an exciting time. However, it is also one of the most drastic financial changes in a person's life. A new baby also welcomes a string of new medical expenses, an uptick in utility ...