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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Use the below as a guideline only. Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Buying gasoline. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

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Remember speed limits are put in place for a reason, so it is crucial to follow these posted safety guidelines. If you drive 5 mph over sixty mph, you can be wasting up to 31 cents of gasoline. High gas prices got you down? Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well. Wishing you had bought a.