In today's financial news brought to you by Quixtar's John Merris, to topic is kids who are eager to learn how to handle their finances responsibly. Writer Janet Bodnar points out that it takes time to teach them the basics before they move out on their own, but that is the responsibility of being a parent.

She writes, "First, don't sell your kids short. Give them responsibility, and they'll rise to the occasion.

Second, keep things simple. You don't have to track every penny, ...   more »