Beth inPrint & Online

Too Young for Finance? Think Again print / The New York Times

Too Young for Finance? Think Again

Beth is quoted on Sesame Street’s new financial education initiative, “For Me, for You, for Later.”

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Investing: Two Faces of a Bond That Beats Inflation print / The New York Times

Video: Talking Money With Elmo

Beth and Elmo are interviewed by Your Money columnist Ron Lieber.

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Burning Calories, but Not a Hole in Your Wallet print / The New York Times

Burning Calories, but Not a Hole in Your Wallet

Beth is quoted on how to nail two New Year’s resolutions at once: staying fit and saving money.

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Guiding a Child to Financial Independence print / The New York Times

Guiding a Child to Financial Independence

For young adults facing a grueling economy, wise advice from their parents can be indispensable. Beth reports for the Your Money special section, “Stuck in the Sandwich.”

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The New Money Rules for Graduates print / The New York Times

The New Money Rules for Graduates

Your Money columnist Rob Lieber interviews Beth regarding new credit card legislation and other tricky finance rules for recent grads.

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Financial Advice for Recent Graduates print / The New York Times

Financial Advice for Recent Graduates

Beth Kobliner, Ramit Sethi of “I Will Teach You to Be Rich”, and recent graduate Madison Nipp answers questions about money from recent college graduates.

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Beth on Public Radio
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Websites encourage kids to learn about finance online

Virtual bank accounts allow parents to deposit allowance online and teach kids about spending and saving. Beth Kobliner’s advice for parents: Use cash.

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A Virtual Bank for Kids Allowance radio / APM: "Marketplace"

A Virtual Bank for Kids’ Allowance

Do allowance websites make families more (or less) money savvy? Beth went on national public radio’s “Marketplace” to discuss.

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Kids and Money radio / CBS: "Jill on Money"

Kids and money

Beth talks about kids, money, and retirement on CBS’s Jill on Money.

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What to Do If We Default radio / WNYC: "The Brian Leher Show"

What to Do If We Default

Beth gives advice on how to plan for the possibility of the U.S. defaulting on its debts.

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The More You Know, the Less You Owe radio / WNYC: "The Takeaway"

The More You Know, the Less You Owe

How can we help kids avoid crippling college debt? High school guidance counselor Hector Gonzalez and Beth share ideas.

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Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools radio / WNYC: "The Takeaway"

Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools

The Obama Administration is making a push for financial literacy, starting with children as young as three years old. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Beth discuss what can be done.

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Beth on Television

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 8

When is it a good idea to let kids learn from their money mistakes? See my tips on NY1′s final segment.

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 6

What should parents consider before doling out allowance? See my tips on NY1.

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 5

What should high school students know about paying for college? I shared advice on NY1.

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 4

What should middle schoolers know about saving and credit cards? I gave tips on NY1.

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 3

What’s the right age to take kids to the bank, and when should they spend their money? I went on NY1 to discuss.

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Teach Your Children How to Manage Money – Part 2

How can we teach kids basic lessons, like understanding needs vs. wants and the importance of waiting? I shared ideas on NY1.

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