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Talking money back at her old school
Tess Vigeland pays a visit to her old high school just outside Portland, Ore., to learn how teachers are now instructing students about money, and why more schools don't provide financial education. (11/06/2009)
Dad, daughter reflect on money lessons
Curtis Larson and his daughter Erin Anderson look back at the way he let the kids in the family take responsibility for their own money, even if they made mistakes. (11/06/2009)
Learn about money at home
David Dominguez, a high school senior, says that while kids shouldn't skip out on the "Life Skills" courses at school, learning about money really should start at home. (11/06/2009)
Parents: Why make money talk taboo?
Andrea Domanick, a senior at Wesleyan University, talks about the importance of parents teaching their kids about money. (10/30/2009)
Mom hands daughter lessons on giving
Nancy Hammond and her 12-year-old daughter Elisabeth talk about what they really need, and how it's important to keep others in mind when thinking about money. (10/30/2009)
Two tragedies, two views on money
In their new memoir, "The Kids Are All Right," Liz and Diane Welch chronicle how the death of their parents, and the financial mess left behind, led them to have different outlooks on money. (10/30/2009)
A music studio and a gumball machine
Jason Priest and his 13-year-old daughter Kennedy talk about how they went into business together, with music and gum. (10/23/2009)
A juvenile, delinquent on his payments
Elizabeth Lord and her 8-year-old son, Xander, talk about their allowance system, which taught him about paying back what he got on credit. (10/16/2009)
Learning finance with guinea pigs
Bonnie Nevel and her 9-year-old daughter Rose Newell of Chapel Hill, N.C., share their story about Rose's valuable experience in saving and budgeting. (10/09/2009)
One family's recessionary tale
The Kaser family of suburban Minneapolis has been hit hard by the recession. Both parents have lost their jobs, and they are no longer able to make the mortgage payments. Annie Baxter reports on how the family is coping. (10/23/2009)
'Scrubs' star gives finances urgent care
Before Donald Faison became a star on the hit TV series "Scrubs," he was a struggling actor clueless about money. Faison talks with Tess Vigeland about the money lessons he has learned over the years. (10/16/2009)
Kids and money: Have you had the talk?
Personal finance expert and author Beth Kobliner and her 13-year-old daughter, Rebecca, tell Tess Vigeland some of the lessons they've learned in their talks about about managing money. (10/09/2009)
Young and talking money, for the family
In many immigrant families, kids are the only ones with a strong enough grasp of English to interact with the teller at the bank. They act as translators and family budgeters. Mayra Jimenez shares her story. (10/09/2009)
A tip for young people: Save and invest
Tess Vigeland talks to Stuart Ritter, a financial planner with T. Rowe Price, about what people in their 20s should be doing with their money after seeing the recent downturn in the markets. (10/16/2009)
Give and let give
On our way to school the other day, my 5-year-old nonchalantly mumbled under his breath, “You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.” Where’d he hear that?
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Financial Futures Videos
Hear kids share lessons they learned from parents, follow in the footsteps of an 8-year-old, and more. Watch videos
Behind The Scenes Shots
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Kids and Money: FAQ
Got a question about teaching your kids money? Hear how folks in our Public Insight Network have addressed some of the trickier subjects. Check it out
- Kids and Money Checklist
A Parent's View
Beth Kobliner offers this top 10 things parents want their kids to know about money.
A Teen's View
Beth Kobliner's daughter, Becca, offers her own top 10.
- Recommended reading
The Kid's Team at Powell's Books in Portland, Ore. suggested these books for kids starting out on their financial educations. Read more.
- Additional resources
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