Darla Kashian
Money-Savvy Parents' Corner: The Money Mission Statement
Last week, my two-year-old snuggled with me in bed, and we plotted our breakfast choices. Her suggestion? “I want a piece of gum.” I quit chewing gum that very day. It’s by example that our children learn habits, good and bad, and gum is something I can live without. So when it comes to setting an example for our kids regarding money, what message do we send?
Money Savvy: Parents' Corner on Allowances
When should I start giving my child an allowance? Your child needs to be old enough to understand the meaning of money—namely, don’t eat it or flush it down the toilet. They should understand the value of different coins and be past the trick of trading a dime for a nickel because the nickel is bigger.
Money Savvy: Introduction
On my daughter’s second birthday, our friend Christina captured Noa on film flushing a dollar down the toilet. To her, it was paper, no different than a tissue. To me, as a parent and a financial consultant, it was a sign of things to come.
