As a parent and someone who is interested in creating wealth, helping my little lady become financially savvy when she grows up is very important. I come from a wealthy family that "gave their children fish, rather than actually teaching them to fish"....

CHICAGO, IL (June 8, 2011) - For most new parents, it isn't the sound of their baby crying that keeps them up all night, it is the "cha-ching" of the cash register, as they add up all their new expenses. According to the U.S. Department of Agricultur...

By Andrew Lendnal Do you consider giving your children pocket money or an allowance essential? Is it bribery to ensure basic chores get done, or does it teach them budgeting, saving and basic money management skills? In truth, it’s probably a bit of ...

Here's the second instalment from our feature on heaps.co.nz ... useful tips to help parents avoid blowing the family budget. Enjoy, Stef

Scott was interviewed about our new book "Baby on a Budget" this morning on TVNZ's Breakfast Show. Here's the link if you've missed it: TVNZ Breakfast Show Check out the "Baby on a Budget" page on DIYFather.com for more information about the book. -S...

Expectant fathers have a lot of decisions to make when getting ready for the arrival of their first or new child. Many people create checklists to try and help them prepare, but it is impossible to make ready for every situation or need. There are many...

If you are interested in teaching your children to look after their money well you will like the following activity suitable for children 3 years and older (or whenever you can be sure they don't swallow stuff unexpectedly). If you haven't already got one, get your little ...

Do you own any Baby Einstein DVDs or videos? If so and in case you haven't heard - hop on to the BE website and get a refund for your purchase price! The Walt Disney Co. (who owns the BE brand) announced last week that ...

We've just received a media release from Vince Shorb at the Financial Educators Council about a give away they have just launched on their site. It's a video for parents on raising financially savvy children which is free for the first 10'000 people downloading it from the MoneySmartParent website. Here's what ...

If your toddler is into trains and you've started with the wooden train sets of Thomas the Tank Engine you'll soon realise that the tracks and toys are literally worth their weight in gold. Many simple sets, track extensions or even single engines can set you back by ...