1. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECK
Many American households will be receiving checks soon - up to $1,200 for married couples with $300 more for each qualifying child. Political leaders and the wording of the economic stimulus legislation suggest that it is our patriotic duty to help the economy by going out and spending this money as quickly as possible. Maybe and maybe not.
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2. TEACHING CHILDREN MONEY SMARTS
Do your children understand the value of a dollar? For today's children, learning how to manage money early is a lesson that will be important to them throughout their lives. The CPA profession has created several tools that you can use to teach your children to spend wisely.
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SEE ALSO: PODCAST: TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT MONEY
Hear from a CPA about how to teach your children about money so that they will be able to make wise financial decisions as they grow older.
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3. HOW TO AVOID SCAMS WHEN SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are among the many Americans hoping to secure a college scholarship for your child, beware of a new development: scholarship fraud. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13210
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4. DON'T LET YOUR TEEN GET CAUGHT IN A CREDIT CRUNCH
The teen years are a great time to introduce children to the rules for managing debt. Young adults are swamped with advertisements for credit cards as soon as they enter college, and many don't know how to say "no."
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5. PLANNING AN AFFORDABLE FAMILY VACATION
With the end of the school year fast approaching, many families are planning their summer vacations. Travel expenses can take a big bite out of your budget, but there are many ways to make your vacation dollar go further.
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