Tackling your kids' summer boredom

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* Money Smart, a financial education program developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation that includes contents for young adults "_blank">www.fdic.gov/moneysmart

* MyMoney.gov, the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching people of all ages the basics of financial education http://www.mymoney.gov'target="_blank">www.mymoney.gov

* Hands on Banking, a free, interactive program from Wells Fargo that teaches financial basics and smart money management skills "_blank">www.wellsfargo.com/handsonbanking

* Financial Soccer, a fast-paced, interactive video game created by Visa Inc. and the Federation Internationale de Football Association, which incorporates soccer's structure and rules to teach children and young adults the knowledge and tools they'll need to establish and maintain sound financial habits over a lifetime http://www.financialsoccer.com'target="_blank">www.financialsoccer.com Financial Soccer is free and can be played online or on CD-ROM.

So, the next time you hear, "I'm bored," have your checklist ready – just don't be surprised if they go outside to play instead.