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Below are some topics and answers that can help you better understand what we do at The Kidira Foundation. If you still have further questions, please e-mail us at: help@kidira.org GeneralHow does this work?
This concept is simple. Kidira pays students to market its stores. As people shop, a portion of their purchases will be paid to the shopper's designated student(s).
MembershipHow much does it cost to sign up?
Signing up now is free for all users. Kidira may charge fees for accounts in the future, however to reward loyal customers, all memberships signed up prior to that date will never be charged a fee.
OpportunityHow much can I earn monthly?
The students' marketing efforts are compensated based on actual shopping volume. This amount can be greatly increased with each additional supporter enlisted. Click on the calculator icon to user our estimator to forecast possible outcomes.
[ estimate monthly earnings] How much can I earn over time?
Because of their age, students are able to use one of most powerful financial instruments: time. Below is a chart that shows how much can be earned from now until a student is 18 years of age.
How much will college cost?
One of the main reasons to set up a Kid IRA is to help pay for college. To better understand how much college will cost, here is a useful calculator that tells you how much college will cost you.
[ estimate your cost] Why Start Now?
If you start today, your child can earn an extra $38,449 for college or up to $7,909,362 for retirement.
[ estimate your extra by starting today] *Estimated Future Values are based on investing $5000 per year earning 12% return compounded annually and a retirement age of 65.
ShoppingWhat is a Kidira store?
The Kidira Foundation has partnered with several well-known and up-and-coming stores to give our members the stability and flexibility to shop and contribute at the same time. To ensure your contributions, we recommend going to kidira.org and selecting one of the thousands of stores listed. Upon checkout, we will receive notice of your transaction and your contribution will be distributed to designated students in a timely fasion. How much can I earn by shopping at a Kidira store?
The amount earned per purchase depends on the store which you are shopping. The base commission that can be earned is displayed next to the store names on Kidira. Below is a key to help you understand how much can be earned by students as you shop at these stores. - Percent (%) - A percentage up to this amount will be divided amongst the designated students
- Flat - A flat fee up to this amount will be divided amongst designated students for a purchase at this store
- Lead - A lead fee up to this amount will be divided amongst designated students for a submission at this store (Most leads are submitting forms and are usually at no cost)
AccountHow do I get paid?
With Kidira, all monies are payed directly to the student on a monthly basis as W-2 income. To keep costs low, we have a $50 minimum balance before funds can be sent. Funds will either be in a paper check format, or a direct deposit to the child's savings account.
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