Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]
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How Video Games Can Level Up Kids’ Money Skills
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]
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How Video Games Can Level Up Kids’ Money Skills
September 2, 2021 6 min read This story originally appeared on NerdWallet Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing […]
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Kimberly Palmer: Do video games level up kids’ money skills?
Financial literacy experts also say that whether kids really pick up money lessons through video games depends largely on how parents talk with them about their online experience. Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s […]
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Do video games level up kids’ money skills?
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]
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Are car leasing contracts value for money?
The idea of owning a car is becoming a thing of the past for many drivers, as more and more motorists have turned to leasing arrangements. Leasing has been a popular way of financing a car in many countries for decades, but it has been slower to take off in […]
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13 Clever Alternatives to a Grass Lawn That Can Save Time and Money
beekeepx/iStockphoto If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden boxes, rock mulch, and drought-resistant plants and trees are some excellent alternatives to a traditional lawn. These simple fixes […]
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18 Car Expenses That Are Really Worth the Money
Goodboy Picture Company/istockphoto It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the abundance of car-related goods and services, from pricey detailing to costly maintenance and premium fluids. Car owners on a budget must decide when to spend more and when to cut corners. Pinching pennies in the wrong places, however, can cost […]
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Selling Soon? Home Renovations that Don’t Actually Put Money in Your Pocket Vs Those That Do
Sponsored – Whether you’re thinking of selling your home and are looking to get the most bang for your buck or you need to make a few improvements around the house on a budget, this blog is for you. If you’re anything like us, you’ve thought about which home renovations […]
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The money pushers: The world is embracing Japan-style economics
TOKYO — Until a few days ago, Tokyo had been in the grip of a state of emergency. Throughout the period of restrictions, as always, cavernous wholesale supermarket Gyomu Super in downtown Tokyo bristled with people: Young men pile bulk frozen potatoes into their shopping carts, a bargain at 195 […]
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Artist’s portraits raise money for local homeless people
Darlene A. White, Special to The Detroit News Published 9:11 p.m. ET June 18, 2021 You never know how someone sees you through their eyes. One local artist says he sees the good in everyone and uses his artistic skills to shed light on homelessness in the Detroit area. “I felt […]
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How To Make Money During Wedding Season
CasarsaGuru / Getty Images At the end of April, the Los Angeles Times ran a headline that an entire industry had been anticipating for more than a year: “Wedding-related jobs and side hustles are coming back.” It was welcome news that was long overdue. As crowds and gatherings fell victim […]
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Making Money Doing What You’re Keen On
For safety causes, you ought to be within the kitchen with them always, supervising and monitoring progress. So search for a couple of cooking-related activities that your child can successfully complete independently or with a minimal of involvement from you. Simple duties like pouring liquid into the bowl, sprinkling cheese […]
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9 COVID-19 Money Habits To Stick With in 2021
Shot of a young man going over his finances at home. Although, according to experts, the threat of a pandemic has been looming in the distance for years, most people probably weren’t planning for it. As a result, millions of Americans have suffered job losses or a reduction in work […]
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Tips for Saving Money When Building a New Home
Time is money, and when you have everyone from a general contractor (GC) to a landscaping team on the clock, the cost of building a new home adds up quickly. One creative way to control the bottom line is by taking on part of the labor yourself. © Feverpitched/Getty Images […]
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College Couple Using Online Furniture Sales to Make Money
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic has led two college students to develop a new way to make money using Instagram and other social media. What You Need To Know Furnishings by Jensen has more than a 1,000 followers and brings in thousands of dollars The couple scours the state […]
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How Your Favorite Brands Reinvented Themselves and Made Big Money
Two Lego minifigures – one scared and one happy. A successful company understands the need to reinvent itself every now and then to keep up with competition, market changes, technology and customer interest. Not doing so can mean a drop in stock price, a decrease in revenue, bankruptcy and even […]
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How to Save Money While Remodeling Your Bathroom | WTOP
A list of ways to save money on bathroom renovations. A bathroom remodel is a goal project for many homeowners — and it’s often considered a room that could make or break a home sale when the property is on the market. But with plumbing, tile and electrical wiring to […]
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Renters, Here’s How to Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. Before buying a house, I rented several apartments in southwestern Ohio, which gets so cold in the winter (and fall […]
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“The best money I ever spent was to make my Berlin apartment feel like home”
Over my first two years in Berlin, I moved house seven times and never owned a bed. Buying furniture takes time, money, or both, I reasoned, and moving with furniture is even more work. Instead, I hailed standard yellow cabs to shuttle me between sublets with my possessions in boxes, […]