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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At a local McDonald’s or other favorite spot of your child, first arrange a tour with the manager and during or after the tour, have your child talk about the different tasks they saw people doing. Showing your child first hand how currency and coins are produced can generate lots of discussion about money and finances.

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McDonald’s vs. Fresh Foods: Which is Cheaper?

Saving With Shellie

It compares McDonald’s prices to Home-Cooked Meal prices. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options. So while McDonald’s may have home-cooked beat on the time factor, don’t be discouraged. I find this really interesting.

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Your Diploma Guarantees You Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might have your diploma, but you may still have to work at McDonalds for a while longer… if you’re not prepared. I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in Finance. She received her Master’s Degree in Finance in May, 2010. Get Active and Build Your Resume. When I was in college, I was pretty arrogant.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. At McDonald’s. Play board and online games that teach money or finance or business concepts. Org – Various resources to teach personal finance.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Banks are a key industry group within the sector, but you’ll also find insurance companies , brokerage houses, consumer finance providers, and mortgage-related real estate investment trusts among financials. Amazon.com ( AMZN -0.27% ) and McDonald’s ( MCD 0.11% ) are among the biggest stocks in the sector.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. In Seattle, going to the hot bar at Whole Foods was the only way we could manage to get a full meal for 2 adults for under $20 and not end up at a place like McDonald’s. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!