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7 Things You Should Teach Your Kids About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kids usually start asking a lot of questions when they’re 3, 4, and 5 years old, and it’s your job as a parent to answer those questions to the best of your knowledge in an open and honest way. If they ask where it comes from, explain that you work hard for it and relate it to the job that you do. Giving Gifts. Starting an Allowance.

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Learn How to Protect Your Child’s College Fund

For the Mommas

From parents sending their child to their first day of kindergarten to high school seniors heading into their last year, photos taken by proud parents were everywhere. Among those photos were also pictures and stories about families sending their child off to college. Forbes ) Face it, college is an investment.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with. If you or your student are funding college expenses, be careful of where you go for money first.

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