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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. They will become as adept as you are in finding alternative, lower cost entertainment and travel options. And they will see that you put money aside in savings.

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Improving the Financial $ense of Your Child

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. These include all monthly expenses like cell phone bills, entertainment expenses, and any personal expenses.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. We don’t have to spend a lot for entertainment.