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Allowances

A lot has changed in child rearing since the "Leave it to Beaver" days. Back then, parents were more likely to make all major purchases for their kids, and an allowance - if they got one at all - was usually spent on comic books and candy or socked away in a passbook savings account.

Fast forward to today, where some experts estimate kids under age 12 spend over $30 billion a year themselves and influence another $500 billion in purchases.

Read the allowances how-to-guide for parents to learn more.

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Back-to-School Budgeting

Ah, back-to-school time: the smell of newly-sharpened pencils, fresh crayons, and flowing cash. If that third one's got you down, take a look at these tips for creating - and sticking to! - a back-to-school budget.

Before you even buy one notebook, read these smart shopping tips.

Helpful Links for Parents

College 'Scope Online
Start your college planning here. Search a database of thousands of colleges nationwide to determine tuition costs, application deadlines, room and board costs and much more.
Financial Resources for College
Hiway products and services to assist in coping with the ever-increasing costs associated with higher education.
Kid's Money
Lots of links and resources for just about every money issue relating to kids: allowances, baby sitting, piggy banks, top ten money lessons and more.
Practical Money Skills
From budgeting and saving to investing- this site will help you learn how to teach your child practical, real-world money skills.
Right On The Money
Website for a nationally syndicated public television series that helps people make smarter, more informed financial decisions. Right on the Money! focuses on "lifestyle economics" -- the everyday financial concerns that people discuss around their kitchen tables.

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