Talking to Your Kids About (Trade) War

There’s a new kind of war being talked about today. Its name? “Trade war.” No, this isn’t a war of weapons. It’s a war of money. Big money. At the center of the fight is the difference between the total … read more

Making Playtime Profitable

“Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It may be an old adage, but it’s a profound notion. A child’s playtime is more than a break from homework and chores. It’s an opportunity to … read more

Empowering Your Teen Investor

The following is a special post from our brand new 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! A 15-year-old invests $1000 from their summer earnings … read more

Parent Tip: Why’s the DOW so high?

Investors are feeling giddy and that enthusiasm recently pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average to new heights.  When your teen starts following the stock market, he or she will hear about indexes including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. … read more

Whats Up with the Stock Market?

Learn the weird, abbreviated language of the stock market, and the difference between a bull and bear market.

Bulls, Bears and Financial Markets

Kids and bulls and bears, oh my! The Biz Kid$ examine stocks, bonds, commodities, and the markets where each of them are traded. You’ll discover various ways young people can get involved with the transactions, aim for profit, and avoid … read more

Newsletter: May, 2011

The Vault, May 2011: Who cares about shares? Most people put at least some of their retirement savings in stocks, and some folks make careers out of trading shares. The stock market is riskier than some kinds of investments, but returns … read more

Newsletter: March, 2009

Money MathWhere does math come in handy just about every day? In matters of money, of course! Every time you make change, calculate a tip, check out the interest you’ve earned on your savings account, or pay sales tax, there’s … read more

Newsletter: August, 2008

  Investing: Risk and Reward There are lots of other places to invest your money–but some of them can be risky. Learn the strategy that’s right for you in this issue of The Vault from Biz Kid$!   Risky Business … read more

Newsletter: July, 2008

  Don’t Wait for a Rainy Day–Start Saving Today Spending money is fun. Saving it can be even more fun–especially if you get to watch it grow. Pay yourself first, and put your money where your future is…it’s all in … read more

Book

Newly Minted 2nd Edition How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000 The ultimate kids’ guide to money: earning it, saving it, and investing it. ORDER NOW Download First Chapter AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE 2425 Amazon Reviews what experts say about the book As … read more

Why Financial Basics > Financial Fads

If you’d listened to the financial “wisdom” of the pundits on social media over the last couple of years, you’d have been in for one heck of a roller coaster ride. If you happened to get lucky with regards to … read more