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Where I found money in February

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Finding extra money has become a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My total of found money in February: $3433.68. Airfare Refund: $2700.

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7 Things You Should Teach Your Kids About Money

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Teaching your kids about money is one of the best things you can do to set them up for financial success in the future. Being that financial security strategies aren’t taught in the school classroom, it’s important to sit down with your kids at home and teach them valuable lessons in financial management. Spending Money.

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Take Your Kids on a Money Trip to the Store

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Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Prepare ahead of time for extra fun by having the kids make up a few questions they want to ask workers. Learn About Brands.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. Utilize the Freezer.

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My total found money in May: $321.81. This money equates to about $36.67

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Should We Be Teaching Kids To Save Money?

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Making Learning Fun There’s no need to gather up the kids and start lecturing on the finer points of finances. Kids need to understand things on their own level, so start by explaining savings in a way that will make some sense. For most kids, it starts with a trip to the store. So, do you teach your kids to save money?

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3 Simple Ways to Teach Kids About Saving Money

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Kids are like sponges. But there’s one thing that a lot of parents forget that their kids will absorb: financial habits. adults have credit card debt, kids might not be learning the best financial lessons to set them up for future success. Give Kids an Opportunity to Earn Money. Since an estimated 55% of U.S.