By Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance. Aaron blogs via Contently.com.
Any parent who has tried to convince a child to eat vegetables before getting dessert or who has seen kids wait in anticipation for Christmas morning knows that delayed gratification is a hard lesson to teach.
It’s a good skill … read more

By Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance. Aaron blogs via Contently.com.
One problem with getting electronic gadgets for Christmas is figuring out how to get rid of the old ones they replace. Or by the time you learn everything about the new iPad, smartphone, Kindle Fire or other gadget you … read more

How to Teach Your Kids To Save Money
By Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance. Aaron blogs via Contently.com.
Every kid has their sweet spot when it comes to saving money. It’s most likely a short-term goal, such as saving to buy a toy they couldn’t afford with just a month’s … read more

By Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance. Aaron blogs via Contently.com.
Unless you’re one of those super-organized people who have their closets, kitchen cupboards, desk and everything else in their lives neatly ready to find anything in an instant, you’re better off not buying anything that requires a rebate.
Product rebates … read more

By Mark Di Vincenzo
Mark Di Vincenzo is a journalist with 24 years of experience and a New York Times best-selling author. Mark blogs via Contently.com.
The first few weeks of December can be a great time to save money as retailers drop prices to lure Christmas shoppers, but you can also find terrific deals during the … read more