Stories Tagged as
Kids
Bad economy has pushed birth rate down
Aug 24, 2012
The slow economy has parents rethinking plans to expand their families.
Luxury brands target children for back-to-school
Aug 21, 2012
Even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness, luxury retailers have still been doing well. One strategy? Bidding for customer loyalty from the moment kids step onto the playground.
Teaching a hard-work ethic
Jul 27, 2012
Some people are born to be hard workers. For the rest of us, don't worry -- a good work ethic can be learned.
The 'Club Sandwich' generation
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 13, 2012
Not only are many American Baby Boomers supporting both their parents and their kids, but some are even paying for their grand kids as well.
To my dissatisfied daughter
Jul 13, 2012
A frustrated mother sends her teenager daughter a letter, explaining how she and her father are still trying to provide for the family while they are both unemployed.
Starting financial education young
Jun 29, 2012
What lessons can be learned from a fourth-grade economics class taught by high school seniors?
Rock, paper, income: The life of a stay-at-home dad
Jun 15, 2012
Stay-at-home dad Kenny Messer on the challenges and rewards of being home with the kids.
For public good, not for profit.
Teen summer jobs: Whose money is it, anyway?
Jun 8, 2012
It's summertime and many teens are making the most of it by getting a job. They worked for that money, so they should have full control over it. Or should they?
How young is too young to be on Facebook?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jeremy Hobson
Jun 4, 2012
In order to increase its reach, Facebook is now developing a system that would allow children under the age of 13 to play games and use the social network.
Gateway Stocks: Starting investors young
by
Jeff Tyler
May 25, 2012
Think junior's ready to dive into Wall Street? Some parents are buying their kids a share or two, to teach them about investing.