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Change Maker Game

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:04 +0000

As we continue our look at games for kids to play online, next up is the Change Maker Game.

It's a fun one to determine how much change to give a customer based on the sale price and the amount paid. In addition to figuring out how much change to give, you need to identify which coins to use!

Check out the Change Maker Game.

Change Maker Game originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 06:15:04.

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Money Word Games

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:50 +0000

Another one of my favorite games for kids to play online is Money Word Games.

Kids read a word problem that involves a dollar amount. Then they need to select the correct coins needed.

For more information, see the Money Word Games.

Money Word Games originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 21:31:50.

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Kids Selling Halloween Candy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:01 +0000

If your kids came home from Halloween with a huge stash of candy, check out the Halloween Candy Buy Back program.

Dentists will buy back the candy for $1 per pound, then ship it to soldiers overseas.

It's a great way to teach your kids about money, while saving their teeth and bellies from all the sugary candy!

Kids Selling Halloween Candy originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 20:53:01.

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Piggy Bank Game

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:12:45 +0000

Looking for money games for your kids to play online? We'll review a few of my favorite games available over the next few weeks.

First up is the Piggy Bank game. The concept is simple, select the coins you need to match the total displayed. It focuses on counting money quickly.

For more information, check out the Piggy Bank Game.

Piggy Bank Game originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 19:12:45.

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How Much Allowance Do You Give Your Kids Per Week?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:25:28 +0000

Are you trying to decide how much allowance to give your kids? Do you wonder how much other parents give their children? Let's put all our heads together and determine how allowances are distributed. We'll take a look at the results in a few weeks.

How Much Allowance Do You Give Your Kids Per Week? originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 21:25:28.

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Kiddie Tax Filing Information

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:03:34 +0000

The tax filing deadline for extensions is tomorrow, October 15.

If you're a last minute filer, you may want to know more about the kiddie tax to figure out when it applies.

In addition, you will also want to know When Do Kids Need to File Taxes?

Kiddie Tax Filing Information originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 14:03:34.

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Halloween is Just Around the Corner

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:04:10 +0000

We dug the Halloween costumes out of the closet this weekend. My two-year-old was thrilled with the Elmo costume we found. He didn't even know his brother wore it last year and immediately took ownership of it.

It's easy when they're two; once they get a little older, you might need some more creativity to find costumes they like, while saving money. For ideas, check the Money Saving Tips for Kids Halloween Costumes.

Halloween is Just Around the Corner originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 20:04:10.

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What is the Difference Between a Debit Card and a Credit Card?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:57 +0000

A great thing for kids to learn is the difference between a debit card and a credit card. Once you understand the differences, you can help them determine which tool is right for them.

Help them learn the differences by reviewing the definitions of debit cards and credit cards.

What is the Difference Between a Debit Card and a Credit Card? originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 08:00:57.

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Saturday Jobs for Kids

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:48:15 +0000

Is Saturday the only day that your kids have for earning extra money? If so, they'll want to check out the list of Saturday jobs for kids.

The list includes jobs such as dog walking, working for the family business, and babysitting.

Saturday Jobs for Kids originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 at 13:48:15.

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Weekend Jobs for Kids

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:29:16 +0000

Now that the kids are back in school, they'll be anxious to earn some spending money on the weekends. Good weekend jobs for kids include the following jobs:

Babysitting
Petsitting
Yardwork

Help your kids determine which job is right for them, but doesn't interfere with their schoolwork. Find more ideas in Weekend Jobs for Kids.

Weekend Jobs for Kids originally appeared on About.com Kids and Money on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 15:29:16.

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