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Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018
Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More
You Need an Allowance Oct. 30, 2018
It used to be that when I felt broke, I used my bevy of credit cards to chase away the feeling. As l... Read More
Learn How to Budget Your Money Sep. 13, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and, if I must say so myself, a pretty good kid. I'm on the honor roll at school... Read More
Mother's Day Tips for Teaching Your Kids about Money May. 16, 2018
Dear Readers, Moms these days can fill a lot of roles — from nutritionist to chauffeur to nurs... Read More
Parents Disagree with My Advice Nov. 27, 2017
TEENS: Sixteen-year-old Sarah from Seattle, Washington, has a part-time job after school that pays h... Read More
Put Yourself on An Allowance Sep. 18, 2017
It used to be that when I felt broke, I chased away the horrible feeling by leaning on my bevy of cr... Read More
Poor Organizational Skills and Allowance Feb. 18, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My child has terrible organizational skills, as do I. He has trouble keeping trac... Read More
5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance Jan. 23, 2017
At the foundation of your children's financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is n... Read More
An Overly Cautious Teen and Allowance Without Chores Sep. 03, 2016
Dear Family Coach: When my daughter was a toddler she had difficulty with gross motor skills. She fe... Read More
Mickey Mouse
Sep. 08, 2014
You Are Not an Employee Feb. 21, 2014
DR. WALLACE: I'm 14 and I'm given a $5 a week allowance. For that, I've got to do all of my chores. ... Read More
That's What Family Is all About Feb. 17, 2014
DR. WALLACE: I babysit and have saved over $400 so far. I keep the money hidden in my room. Three mo... Read More
Donald Duck
Jan. 02, 2014
I Must Save Most of My Allowance Dec. 21, 2013
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 and my parents give me an allowance of $7 a week. Well, they might as well not g... Read More
