Here's a report I read recently: There's a 20% increase in the spending on luxury items for children among Chinese parents this year compared to the last. They spend more than 3,000 yuan (USD $471) … [Read more...]
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Stay away from Gluepon
March 19, 2012 by
Yes you heard me right, stay away from discount sites such as Groupon. I have received many invitations to join *Gluepon* but I don't bother. From now on I will use the name Gluepon (because it … [Read more...]
Why frugality is meaningless
January 30, 2012 by
It seems like it's a highly popular topic. A quick check reveals that there are many websites on frugality. Not only that, almost all financial gurus ask you to be frugal. I am not against … [Read more...]
Want to have a baby? Make financial plans for the big day
November 30, 2011 by
This is a guest post from Laura Cecil. My dad used to quip that “Babies are like used cars – easy to get but expensive to maintain.” Having three children myself now, I can see the truth to his … [Read more...]
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
August 15, 2011 by
After I first started working (God knows how long ago), a friend approached me and helped me get a credit card through her brother-in-law who was a credit card consultant. I tried to apply for one … [Read more...]
6 Money Lessons for My College-Aged Daughter
July 5, 2011 by
My daughter Chloe is starting out in college in the fall, and with her newfound independence will come the newfound responsibilities of dealing with money. Like many young people, she hates … [Read more...]
Taming Consumerism in Young Children
June 21, 2011 by
It's true. Every child is unique. My elder daughter J has learned the lesson quite well but my son K can't seem even to get the message. With exposure from TV and the Internet, children are … [Read more...]
What Lessons To Teach Your Child About Money?
September 21, 2010 by
As families continue to adjust to an economy that is very different from just a few years ago, parents are realizing how important money lessons are to the future of their children. It is true that … [Read more...]
Money Saving Recipe: Mix Old Habits With New Techniques
July 21, 2009 by
With more and more people realizing the negative consequences of excessive spending, saving money is making a comeback. … [Read more...]
Best Part Time Jobs For 16 Year Olds – No Qualifications and No Interviews
June 16, 2009 by
The benefits of a child getting a part time job are many. Eventually, parents want them to be able to face the world when they grow up. But for now, we want them to be able to earn extra cash and be … [Read more...]
