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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you are young and many years from considering retirement (and not earning much), it’s tough to save money. Aim to save about a year of your basic living expenses in a simple savings account (no risky investments here). That’s what emergency savings are for. Live simply. In 2011, life seems pretty complicated.

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