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Jul 21, 2008 11:01 am US/Eastern

Money Matters: Teaching Kids To Start Saving

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― Saving money is obviously an important lesson that everyone should learn; but experts say the sooner we learn it – the better!

With all the financial concerns facing many of us these days, Certified Financial Planner Rick Applegate says this is a great time to teach our kids about the importance of saving money.

Recommended Reading:
Rick suggests the following books to help teach children and teenagers about financial planning:

For young children:
  • "It's Not What You've Got" (Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance) by Dr. Dwayne Dyer 
  • "The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money" (Berenstain Bears First Time Books)
  • "Totally Awesome Money Book for Kids and Their Parents" by Arthur Bochner
  • "The Ultimate Kid's Money Book" by Neale S. Gofrey
  • Tower Savers: First Commonwealth has a program called Clock Tower Savers that teaches children about money in school, clubs or organizations .

For adolescents to teens (ages 12 to 18) :

  • "A Smart Girl's Guide to Money" from American Girl Series
  • "Rich Kid, Smart Kid" by Robert Kiyosaki
  • "Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens", also by Robert Kiyosaki

 

Tower Savers' Fun Savings Websites (For 7-12th Graders)


For young adults or those with limited financial knowledge:

  • "Investing for Dummies"
  • "Personal Finance Workbook for Dummies"
  • "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas Stanley and William Danko
  • "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki



More Advanced Reference Book:

  • Jane Bryant Quinn's "Making the Most of Your Money"

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