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At Make More Cents, our goal is to encourage and develop money-savvy kids and money-wise adults.
Recent Posts
Teaching Teens Money Management
As I look back over my teen years, I realize that my money management education was learned at the “school of hard knocks.” I got a job, bought a car and quickly figured out how much money I needed each week to keep gas in the car and take my t...
History of the Piggy Bank
As someone who probably spends more time than the average person thinking about banks, I am amazed by the longevity of the piggy bank. The concept of piggy banks originated in England in the mid-1500’s. During this period, a material known ...
The Coupon’s Popularity Rises on Its 100th Anniversary
As we celebrate National Coupon Month and the 100th anniversary of coupons, consumer use of retailer and manufacturer’s coupons is up significantly. Factoid: There is some difference of opinion as to who invented the coupon. Some say the own...
Great Saving Tips – Reader Contributions, 3rdInstallment
This is our 3rd installment of saving tips contributed by readers. For a recent review and giveaway with Energizer Bunny Mommy Reports, Marina asked her readers to submit saving tips. Here is just a sampling of the many tips we rece...
Piggy Banks Teach Kids the Importance of Saving
A recent study by T. Rowe Price, a leading mutual fund company, identified a number of ways that parents can do more to prepare their kids to be financially responsible. One result that I found interesting was that 85% of parents reported ...
A Basic Plan to Teach Kids about Money
Being a financially responsible adult starts with a good foundation in financial literacy and basic money management skills. Providing the right information, encouragement and resources as children grow-up will ensure success. Ages 3-5 S...

