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Teaching your children about money

April 12, 2017

 

“April is Financial Literacy Month. And studies show we need it more than ever, with as many as two thirds of American adults unable to answer basic financial questions.”

View Article: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/teaching-your-children-about-money


Disney Dollars Discontinued

June 13, 2016

As it was announced in the middle of May, Disney Dollars are officially out of circulation. The reasoning came to be that gift cards and regular cash were much easier and more practical for patrons to use. READ MORE


Happy Financial Capability Month From Walter The Vault

April 26, 2016

April is Financial Capability Month, but what does that mean? In a proclamation, President Obama said that April is a month that can help make Americans more aware of the resources that are available to them. It is the perfect time to start educating young people about what financial literacy is and how becoming financially literate can benefit them for the rest of their lives.

Financial literacy starts at home with parents simply talking with their kids and we have compiled our very favorite Walter the Vault tips to help those lessons and conversations flow easier. READ MORE


CPA society plans financial literacy fair

March 23, 2016

The Nassau County Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants plans to conduct a family financial literacy fair next weekend to educate children in kindergarten through fifth grades on the importance of saving money.

The fair will be held at the YES Community Counseling Center at 152 Center Lane in Levittown on Saturday from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. READ MORE


Visitors at Family Financial Literacy Fair

March 23, 2016

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WIT member, Karen Tenenbaum and Walter the Vault, participated in a Family Financial Literacy Fair hosted by the NYS Society of CPAs, Nassau Chapter. Walter the Vault is an animated character that teaches children about money.


Stock For Children

July 5, 2015

Hello Everyone,

Here at Walter the Vault we’ve discussed various topics about when and how to save money but we rarely talk about investing in stock. Children can not legally invest in stock on their own, but there’s still a lot to learn. READ MORE


Walter the vault giveaway

April 8, 2015

Hi Walter the Vault Followers!!!

April is Financial Literacy Month so we’ve decided to have our first giveaway to help our followers be more financially responsible. Starting TODAY we’ll be giving away 1 of our Allowance Charts each week to 1 of our Facebook and Twitter followers who comments on our posts or tweets the hashtag ‪#‎WTVGiveaway‬. We’ll be selecting 3 winners at random (1 winner per week) throughout the month of April. Just make sure you LIKE our Facebook page and/or Follow us on Twitter first to be qualified. READ MORE


Kiddie Tax

March 20, 2015

Hi Everyone,

Tax season is nearing a close but there are still last minute tips to learn if you haven’t filed. One big question is what to do with your child’s saved and earned income?

Hopefully your child has been saving more lately. Depending on how much, they can be affected by the “Kiddie Tax.” If your child has more than $1000 in unearned income from savings interests, the income may be taxed. The rate depends on how much unearned income the child has. READ MORE


Are savings bonds still necessary?

February 25, 2015

In the past, savings bonds used to be great gifts to help start children on their path to savings. Although the days of buying paper U.S. savings bonds are long gone, there are still ways to purchase them. READ MORE


The basics of the 529 plan

January 22, 2015

Happy New Year Everyone!

We’re a few weeks into 2015 so there’s no better time to start saving. One savings plan that comes to mind is the 529 Plan. With the growing costs of higher education, starting a 529 plan can help give you a head start when it comes to paying for your child’s college tuition and expenses. READ MORE


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