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What Makes a Saver?

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A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Included here is peer pressure. Temperament.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Financial Uproar from Financial Uproar discusses The Damn Kids These Days. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. My kids are going to know about money as a fetus. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities. It has gone on for generations. I totally agree.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free?

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