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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Compare what was spent to what you budgeted – with the kids and explain what happens if you spend more or less than you planned. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! Food Related. While you are planning meals.

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

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If you want to make sure your family can come along, and if you can afford it, provide a specified budget or amount to each family unit (once you set the destination and research costs). You need a time-frame to figure out an estimated cost due to seasonally different rates on attractions, lodging and transportation costs.

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