Comments on: Investing for Kids http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:28:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: The Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: Everybody’s a Critic | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2782 The Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: Everybody’s a Critic | Frugal Dad Thu, 29 May 2008 11:02:11 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/#comment-2782 [...] expenses for kids. In addition to college savings, we have also invested a small amount in single stocks for our kids, allowing them to help in the selection process and in monitoring the stock’s performance. My [...] [...] expenses for kids. In addition to college savings, we have also invested a small amount in single stocks for our kids, allowing them to help in the selection process and in monitoring the stock’s performance. My [...]

]]> By: Helping Your Teenager Become a Millionaire | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2383 Helping Your Teenager Become a Millionaire | Frugal Dad Wed, 14 May 2008 14:19:46 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/#comment-2383 [...] Mutual fund minimums could prohibit a small initial investment, so shop around. You could also pick individual stocks that interest your child and move the account to a Roth IRA later when their earnings [...] [...] Mutual fund minimums could prohibit a small initial investment, so shop around. You could also pick individual stocks that interest your child and move the account to a Roth IRA later when their earnings [...]

]]> By: Are Tax Rebate Checks Coming Soon | Consumerism | http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Are Tax Rebate Checks Coming Soon | Consumerism | Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:31:49 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/#comment-68 [...] Put your tax rebate check to good use by paying down debts. Don’t worry, there will be enough consumers out there spending their rebate checks on frivolous needs. I don’t consider it unpatriotic to use your tax rebate for paying down your debts. In 2001, tax rebates for married, joint income tax filers was $600. Sure, that money could buy a new Xbox 360, or a new recliner for your living room, but knocking out some high-interest credit card debt has more long-term payoff for your personal financial situation.  If you are already debt free, consider starting an emergency fund, or investing in a few shares of a discounted stock for your children. [...] [...] Put your tax rebate check to good use by paying down debts. Don’t worry, there will be enough consumers out there spending their rebate checks on frivolous needs. I don’t consider it unpatriotic to use your tax rebate for paying down your debts. In 2001, tax rebates for married, joint income tax filers was $600. Sure, that money could buy a new Xbox 360, or a new recliner for your living room, but knocking out some high-interest credit card debt has more long-term payoff for your personal financial situation.  If you are already debt free, consider starting an emergency fund, or investing in a few shares of a discounted stock for your children. [...]

]]> By: Book Review: Stay Mad for Life | Books | http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Book Review: Stay Mad for Life | Books | Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:16:32 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/#comment-56 [...] to purchase for kids, because they appealed to younger people and they had solid growth rates. I took Cramer’s advice here, and purchased some shares of Disney (DIS) for my daughter through Sharebuilder. I plan to split [...] [...] to purchase for kids, because they appealed to younger people and they had solid growth rates. I took Cramer’s advice here, and purchased some shares of Disney (DIS) for my daughter through Sharebuilder. I plan to split [...]

]]> By: Tracy A. Phaup http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Tracy A. Phaup Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:49:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2007/12/29/make-investing-for-kids-a-teachable-moment/#comment-37 What a great idea! I'm definitely going to be using that with Ian and Dylan, my 11 and 19 year old step-sons. What a neat activity to share as a family. Thanks for stopping in and commenting the other day; I appreciate it. On the run - take care, Tracy What a great idea!

I’m definitely going to be using that with Ian and Dylan, my 11 and 19 year old step-sons.

What a neat activity to share as a family.

Thanks for stopping in and commenting the other day; I appreciate it.

On the run – take care,
Tracy

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