The
effect of substantial wealth on children is of great
concern to most parents. As such, we take this aspect
of family wealth consulting very seriously. We affectionately
call this effect “Affluenza.” Quintessence
Group is set up to answer the many questions parents
have regarding substantial wealth and how it can
affect their children. We also have programs in
place to educate youth of the responsibilities,
as well as great joys, wealth brings. In addition,
we counsel young adults on educational choices,
business opportunities, financial planning, prenuptial
agreements and any other matters important to them
– and to you. |
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Helpful Web Sites for Teaching Children about Money |
www.connectforkids.org
Connect for Kids helps adults make their communities
better places for everyone. This site offers a place
on the Internet for adults who want to become more
active citizens, from volunteering to voting, with
children in mind. |
www.thinkquest.org
This site is designed by kids for kids. It examines
stocks, bonds, mutual funds and all things financial.
It teaches the principles of saving and investing.
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www.sharebuilder.com
A low-cost means to encourage children to invest.
Fractional shares of stocks by minimal dollar amounts.
A helpful FAQ section gives guidance on how to manage
your account. |
www.younginvestor.com
This site focuses on investments, but offers unique
features, including a survey for kids that allows
them to benchmark themselves against other kids
on money issues like allowance amount, spending,
college plans and knowledge of financial products.
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www.smg2000.org
This 10-week-long online simulation game allows
kids to invest $100,000, while learning about economics,
risk and reward, and the American financial system.
This one has all of the educational benefits and
none of the real-world risks! |
www.jumpstart.org
Jumpstart Coalition provides an overview of how
to proceed with a child's financial education. There
are approximately 60 links to other financial sites
that you can explore. |
www.escapefromknab.com
Kids learn how to live on a budget on the imaginary
planet of Knab. |
www.kidsbank.com
KidsBank.Com is a learning web site to help children
explore the fundamentals of banking. The basics
of private banking services are described, including
how savings, interest, checking and other banking
functions work. |
www.kidstock.com
This site is designed to teach kids and parents about wealth management. They can learn about savings accounts, stocks, dividend reinvestment programs, bonds, mutual funds and other ways to invest your money. Kids can also learn how to buy stocks and bonds and, with the help of parents, which types of accounts they should open. |
www.orangekids.com
Throughout your stay on Planet Orange, you will be able to tackle wealth management topics. Using an interactive map and the help of our tour guides, Amy and Cedric, you will soon be on your way to Moneyland, South Spending, the Republic of Savings and Investor Islands. |
www.moneyopolis.com
Moneyopolis is an interactive game where kids are encouraged to start thinking about finances, while learning about the importance of community volunteer work. The game incorporates a "virtual city" in which children move through various financial planning centers, managing money and working toward defined goals. |
www.ntrbonline.org
Site geared toward teens helps them learn about responsible financial behavior. It includes games and articles on money matters. |
http://senseanddollars.thinkport.org
This site is designed to give middle school and high school kids a place to practice many effective ways of earning, spending, saving and investing money in a safe, interactive environment. They can explore budgets, credit cards and interest rates among tons of other concepts surrounding economics and personal finance using the best educational resources on the Internet. They can then apply that background to engage in real-life money scenarios young people face planning for a dream prom, handling a family checkbook for a month and seeing how credit cards can impact the actual price you pay for items. Kids will balance needs and wants with the reality of income to make informed financial decisions. |
www.sharebuilder.com
Because you can purchase fractional shares of stocks with minimal dollar amounts, this is a perfect way to teach children to invest. |
www.tipsforkids.com
This site includes a comprehensive, downloadable 168-page study guide curriculum that covers everything from the history of money to investing. |
www.yacenter.org
This web site features a bank for young people, as well as unique, hands-on lessons in free enterprise that introduce young people to the basic principles of wealth management. |