Steve Rosen

Steve Rosen's Kids & Money columns appear on Sunday. 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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RECENT KIDS & MONEY COLUMNS

Now’s the time for real-life money lessons

- 06:46 PM CDT

Nothing like a $65 fill-up to get the attention of a teenage driver. “There goes my babysitting money for the day,” said my frustrated 19-year-old daughter in the early days of summer.
Stimulus is one for the ages

- 08:41 PM CDT

The stimulus check season is rolling along, and you’re still looking forward to getting your hands on the money.
Those bailout bucks might be better served teaching the young

- 07:00 PM CDT

The best offense is a good defense. As I mull over the billions of tax dollars being spent to clean up the subprime mortgage mess, I keep thinking there must be a better way to put those financial resources to work.
A child-friendly insurance shift

- 06:50 PM CDT

Finally, an accelerating trend in health-care insurance that’s good news for many parents.