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RECENT KIDS & MONEY COLUMNS

Steve Rosen's Kids & Money columns appear on Saturday. To reach him, write in care of the business desk at 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, call (816) 234-4879 or send e-mail to srosen@kcstar.com.

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Getting schooled in financial aid has a big payoff

Feb 3, 11:05 PM

After reading Carol Stack and Ruth Vedvik’s book on college financial aid, I came to one inescapable conclusion: It’s much better to be a payee than a payer.

Time to rethink child labor laws

Jan 27, 10:43 PM

Maybe we really should look at relaxing child labor laws that hold young teens back from working at fast-food joints, sacking groceries or busing tables.

Steve Rosen

Approved Card is a decent first step in using plastic

Jan 31, 2:42 PM

Attention parents: Personal finance guru Suze Orman is promoting a new product that could help teenagers ease into the treacherous world of plastic. The author and television commentator calls her credit card alternative the Approved Card.

Steve Rosen

Want to cut the cable? First, cut cable costs

Jan 13, 9:59 PM

I have a love-hate relationship with my cable company. I love history shows, soccer and other live sports, but I hate getting socked with a bill for a lot of channel surfing that comes up empty. It reminds me of playing a game that I cannot win.

Steve Rosen

A monthly statement can teach a lot

Jan 6, 10:53 PM

Want to help your kids understand why people get in trouble with credit cards?

Steve Rosen

The experts share their favorite advice

Dec 30, 10:56 PM

I’ve never been keen on making big, bold New Year’s resolutions. They’re usually trashed or forgotten before I flip the first page on the new calendar.

Your YouTube degree is in what?

Dec 27, 11:34 PM

Business buzzwords come and go. Indeed, it seems we’ve now progressed to a whole new way of speaking about business and money. Admit it, you were clueless when your 18-year-old announced he was taking a “conference call of duty.” Or when your newly employed daughter pulled a “cough and call.”

Five things to discuss with your freshman

Dec 16, 11:02 PM

Your college freshman is home for the holidays, carrying a few extra pounds, a head full of hair, a couple of tattoos — and some interesting arguments about why he needs more cash to cover his personal expenses next semester.

Steve Rosen