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Finding a Cure for Gadget Fever

The following is a special post from our parent blog, The Money Talk. Consider this a sneak peek, then bookmark www.bkmoneytalk.com to read all of the parent-minded posts moving forward! This week, another hotly anticipated announcement from a highly coveted … read more

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4 Simple Steps for Building a Budget

Depending on how you grew up and how you’re wired, the word budget either makes you want to run in fear, run some numbers, or run to the mall before it’s too late. But creating a budget is all about … read more

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Celebs Who’ve Lost Millions

Celebrities, they’re just like us! In some cases, that means they make foolish financial decisions. It turns out that even the wealthiest among us can get into money trouble if they don’t watch their spending. Here are a few of … read more

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New Year’s Resolutions, Biz Kid$ Style

Happy 2018, Biz Kid! If you’re like most of us, the new year rings in a long list of goals, hopes, and dreams. Need some resolution inspiration? Borrow some of these, and check our our resources to back them up. … read more

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Knowing Yourself…When it comes to Money

How would you describe your personality? Outgoing or shy? Gutsy or cautious? Creative or methodical? Are you an introvert? Extrovert? Personality tests are everywhere. Even before the days of social media quizzes (Which ___ are you?!), there were personality tests. … read more

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The Great Myth of the Tax Refund

Tax day passed a week ago, and in just enough time for your parents to recover from their sleep-deprived, last minute tax filing, refunds will begin to arrive in mailboxes across the country in a matter of days. If you … read more

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Budgets, Evolved.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “budget?” For some, pictures of envelopes stuffed with cash are the standard. For others, detailed Excel documents are a must. From the halls of congress to the Velcro wallets of tweens, … read more