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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 1

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This week, Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shares his thoughts on this matter. Financial security or retiring with a certain amount in your bank account is not a goal, but it may help you reach your real goals. Banks and financial professionals want to take your money away. Here is what he had to say: 1. Money is not a goal.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. This week I asked Jason at Frugal Dad his opinion. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. Here is what he had to say: 1. With a one-year cushion, you’ll be able to weather storms many others will not.

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