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Knowing banking basics can help you make financial decisions. Learn about personal banking and how to teach your kids about money.
Knowing banking basics can help you make financial decisions. Learn about personal banking and how to teach your kids about money.
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Top questions kids ask about money (and how to answer)
Uncomfortable money questions can actually be an opportunity to teach kids important financial lessons. Here are suggestions for how to approach 5 common inquiries.
Introducing the 3 little piggy banks
Teaching teens the true cost of charging
Help your elementary schooler understand allowances
Learning about money at a young age can have a lasting effect. Consider these factors when giving young kids an allowance.
7 common bank fees explained
Have you ever worried that you were charged for something and didn't see it coming? Here's a rundown of the 7 most common fees banks charge—and tips to help avoid them.
8 tips for getting the most out of your checking account
The features that come standard in your checking account can help you stay on top of your finances. These tips can help ensure you're getting the most out of yours.
How to make online bill payment easier
Paying bills online is easy, but understanding how online payments work can make the process even easier.
Credit vs. debit: Get the most from your cards
5 ways lower interest rates might affect you
The Federal Reserve lowering the target interest rate can affect consumers. Here’s how the change impacts your life.
Your bank account: 10 questions to ask
No-fee or low-cost account? Is there a transfer fee? These 10 questions can help determine if your bank account is best suited for your needs.
What to know about savings accounts for kids
Giving kids a savings account early can help them build good financial habits. Learn some simple options to get them started.
5 ways higher interest rates might affect you
The Federal target interest rate helps determine the interest that you pay for loans and earn on savings. Here’s what might change when rates rise.
How to establish money rules for your child at any age
The expectations you set for your children while they are young could help them develop lifelong financial skills. Here are 7 steps to build money rules for your family.
7 facts to consider before talking to kids about credit
Explaining how credit works can be tough—especially to your children. Here are 7 things to think about before you start the conversation.
6 steps to help a middle or high schooler budget
Basic budgeting skills can help your child plan their spending and set them up for long-term success handling money. Here are 6 steps to get them started.
Breaking down allowances for elementary schoolers
How to help your middle or high schooler set a savings goal
Teaching a teenager how to save money can be a challenge. Try these simple steps to help them set and meet a savings goal.
7 tips for teaching kids to save money
It’s not easy to teach kids about saving money. These 7 tips can help make the conversation easier.
Breaking down allowances for middle and high schoolers
Explaining credit cards to middle and high schoolers
They see you using credit cards, but what do they really know about them? Teach your kids how credit works and responsible use.
Help your middle or high schooler manage an allowance
Most American parents say their kids don't know how to manage money. See how an allowance can teach teens the building blocks of money management.
Pay with Cash, Debit or Credit?
Knowing which payment method to use can be difficult. These tips can help you determine the option that best suits your needs.
How to use automatic payments to your advantage
Even one missed payment can affect your finances. Discover how automated payments can help you avoid payment pitfalls.
The difference between checking and savings accounts
Is a joint bank account right for you?
Talking about money can lead to a fair amount of stress in even the best relationship. Here’s how to decide if a joint bank account is right for you as a couple.
How to help a high schooler use a debit card
Practical knowledge can go a long way. See how a debit card might be a good way to teach teenagers about responsible purchasing.
How teens manage their money: What parents need to know
Tips to Teach Your College Age Kids Financial Responsibility
There's no age limit for helping your kids learn to manage money. Explore our tips for letting your college age kids benefit from your experience.
How to send money online to friends and family
Whether you're sending money to a neighbor across town or helping out relatives overseas, there are a number of easy ways to send money. Here’s an overview of your options.
5 things you didn’t know about your checking account
From automatic payments to when your funds are available after a deposit, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your checking account.
What is a digital wallet?
How do CDs work?
Learn how this low-risk savings method lets you earn interest on your money at a faster rate than a regular savings account.
The history of money: How the way we pay has changed
Did You Know?
There’s a difference between debit and credit cards. Debit cards access money you have. Credit cards borrow money.
Did You Know?
Some bank accounts require a minimum or average balance. If you drop below it, you may have to pay a fee.
Did You Know?
Regardless of if they have an allowance, teaching kids to save can help them learn about delayed gratification.
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When it comes to allowance, experts suggest giving children $.50 to $1 per week for every year of their age.
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