Work + Money

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A couple of weeks ago I was asked to speak on the topic of teaching your kids about money and finances. I love this subject and got really excited. I mean, I've been married to Cap'n Coupon for fifteen years. So I spent some time doing research and created a list of talking points. After my presentation, I looked back over my unused talking points and realized I was missing some stuff. So I asked the most intelligent and attractive women on the internet -- my readers -- what ideas they had. They did not disappoint. So here are their 10 mom-tested ideas on how to teach your kids about finances and money: - By Julie Miner

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Whether you're looking to pay off debts, save for a vacation or deal with a tax or insurance increase, money always seems to get a little tighter in January. I'd like to start saving money for fun stuff - family days, vacation, date nights - but it's tough to find room in the budget alongside our other obligations.

It's time to start getting a little more creative with the savings. Over Christmas I was paying cash for our gifts and letting the spare change pile up. I realized how quickly that can add up. We typically use our bank cards, but maybe debit cards aren't the best idea. With a cash budget, I can better control our budget, keep spending to a set limit, and let the change add up.

Here are 5 fun was to save more money this year:

1. Compete
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone - this bank keeps track of who is saving more with physics! I'm thinking of setting up a little penny war with the hubby - winner chooses the next date night.
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