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The 5 Most Important Personal Finance Lessons to Teach your Child

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Every transaction has room for negotiation.

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Join Me for the New Year New You Financial Summit

Family Balance Sheet

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. 8 pm EST: Dealing with Aging Parents with Maureen Campaiola.

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Avoid These Financial Mistakes with Your Kids

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There are many things that parents shouldn’t do when trying to instill good financial skills and values in their offspring. Most parents let their kids have some kind of money – either via an allowance, a job or chores around the house or from gifts. Here are some that either are not that apparent or not that easy to implement.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. How did you get interested in saving money? That’s not right.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

I also took on the role, because I had an interest in the topic of personal finance. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. The FOM should be the spouse who has the most interest to perform the financial task and doesn’t have to be a stay-at-home parent. What does that person do in your home?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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