Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

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. Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

If you are a parent, some day you will most likely become a grandparent. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. They rarely gave us toys or money. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Use the below as a guideline only. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! You want your kid to be financially savvy.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187