Kids & Money - Steven Rosen

Feature Details

  • Frequency: 1/wk
  • Release date: Mondays
  • Moves with art: No
  • Moves with multimedia: No
  • Available: International, U.S. & Canada

Kids & Money

Kids & Money gives parents commonsense advice on a range of pocketbook issues to help them discuss money with confidence. Rosen, of The Kansas City Star, covers timeless economic concepts, such as taxes and saving, as well as current issues, including credit card debt and identity theft. He helps parents handle everyday family situations, teach proper spending habits and instill healthy attitudes toward money that will last a lifetime.

Kids & Money Samples

Getting schooled in financial aid has a big payoff

After reading Carol Stack and Ruth Vedvik's book on college financial aid, I came to one inescapable conclusion: It's much better to be a payee than a payer.

Time to rethink child labor laws

Maybe we really should look at relaxing child labor laws that hold young teens back from working at fast-food joints, sacking groceries or bussing tables. Newt Gingrich certainly is pushing the notion, and some of what he has to say has merit.

Approved Card is a decent first step in using plastic

Attention parents: Personal finance guru Suze Orman is promoting a new product that could help teenagers ease into the treacherous world of plastic. The author and television commentator calls her credit card alternative the Approved Card.

Want to cut the cable? First, cut cable costs

I have a love-hate relationship with my cable company. It reminds me of playing a game that I cannot win.

A monthly statement can teach a lot

Want to help your kids understand why people get in trouble with credit cards?

Experts share their favorite advice

I've never been keen on making big, bold New Year's resolutions. Instead, I thought it would be more meaningful to offer you a fresh twist on some old themes.

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