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Teaching Kids About Money Management

Teaching Kids About Money Management

Posted On: June 18, 2025 by Home State Bank in: Personal Banking

As summer rolls around kids are usually excited to earn (or spend) money. From lemonade stands to summer jobs, it’s always great to see their desire for earning money. And with that drive, it’s also a great time to enforce good financial habits, like saving.

Here’s some quick tips on how to support and teach your children about savings.

Younger Children (Ages 4-6)

At this age, visual learning is the best. While every kid likely...

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Tags: financial literacy, kids money management, kids savings accounts, money management, savings

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5 Steps to Prepare Your Graduate for College

Posted On: May 13, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Personal Banking

High school graduation is quickly approaching and so is another chapter in their financial journey. College is a great opportunity to continue developing good money management skills for when they graduate and head into the workforce full time.

At Home State Bank, we’re passionate about educating about financial responsibility and opportunities. As we approach this fun milestone, we want to share some tips for parents to send off your student to college to...

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Tags: budget planning, budgeting, college prep, financial education, savings