Financial education

The vast majority of parents assign chores to their children, but only about half give their kids an allowance. And among the allowance payers, just 21% tied the payouts to chores. Those who aren't paying allowances might want to consider it.

As the season of giving brushes elbows with the cabal of commercialism, we're presented with an ideal "teachable moment." Here are seven ways to show material boys and girls that saving -- and giving -- can be just as rewarding as getting.

Danny Kofke is a special education teacher in Atlanta. Married with two young daughters, Danny recently wrote A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money. The title says it all. Here are his tips:

Guess what the recession hath wrought: A little teen sobriety. According to a new survey, nine out of 10 teens say they were "affected by the recession," causing major shifts in perspective that include a greater appreciation for what they have and an increased awareness of financial hardship.

Research shows that what our parents teach us about money lays an important foundation for our future financial fitness, and the anecdotal evidence is just as strong. So if you're a rainy-day saver or a coupon clipper, you probably have mom to thank.

A major public initiative to crack down on investment fraud by training thousands of doctors to spot older patients who may be particularly vulnerable, and then refer them to securities regulators and social workers, is going national after a successful pilot run in Texas. The unprecedented...

If you walked into the average bookstore, you'd think that women rule the roost when it comes to personal finance. From Suze Orman's now-classic Women and Money to the more recent (and more colorfully titled) Bitches on a Budget, there's no shortage of do-it-yourself financial advice tailored to...

Forbes Media bought the financial education website was amid much fanfare after Elevation Partners took a big stake, with the promise of turning things around. But things got worse, and now Investopedia has found a new home.

Famed investor Warren Buffett bought his first stock at 11, sparking an interest that led to a lucrative career. Now, he's sharing tips with kids via a cartoon, the Secret Millionaires Club, in an effort to teach children valuable financial lessons.

In 1999 the American Association for Retired People officially changed its name to AARP to avoid the misconception that it was only for retired persons. Since that time, it has vigorously pursued baby boomers as they enter their golden years. Now, the association seems to be reaching even further...