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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5

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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5

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Financial literacy for teens: 6 lessons about money management

One of the greatest gifts you can offer your teenager is teaching them about money. In a few years, they'll face financial decisions that demand a long-term perspective. Here are ways to start the conversation. ⬇️

Teenagers tend to live in the here and now, especially when it comes to money. In just a few short years, however, they'll need to make important financial...

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Some parents use an allowance to help their kids understand the value in budgeting and saving early. If you’re thinking about starting an allowance for your kids, ask yourself these questions: ➡️ How old? There’s no “best” age, but many parents start providing an allowance when their kids are around age 5. ➡️ How often? Choose a schedule that works best for your needs. ➡️ How much? Consider if you are providing a fixed or goal-based amount and what works for your family’s budget.

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Some parents use an allowance to help their kids understand the value in budgeting and saving early. If you’re thinking about starting an allowance for your kids, ask yourself these questions: ➡️ How old? There’s no “best” age, but many parents start providing an allowance when their kids are around age 5. ➡️ How often? Choose a schedule that works best for your needs. ➡️ How much? Consider if you are providing a fixed or goal-based amount and what works for your family’s budget.

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Teaching kids the value of spending wisely and living within their means is a life skill that pays off. Guide them in teaching about budgets, prioritizing needs over wants and making thoughtful money choices.

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Teaching kids the value of spending wisely and living within their means is a life skill that pays off. Guide them in teaching about budgets, prioritizing needs over wants and making thoughtful money choices.

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Starting financial conversations at home is key. 🔑 Many parents wish they’d learned more about money as kids – teaching small lessons on budgeting, saving, and investing now can help change that for future generations.

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Starting financial conversations at home is key. 🔑 Many parents wish they’d learned more about money as kids – teaching small lessons on budgeting, saving, and investing now can help change that for future generations.

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How did you earn your first dollar? 💲 Whether it was a holiday bake sale, yard work, babysitting, or something different – learning the value of earning money is a lesson worth passing on.

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How did you earn your first dollar? 💲 Whether it was a holiday bake sale, yard work, babysitting, or something different – learning the value of earning money is a lesson worth passing on.

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Teaching children about money starts within your home. Talking about money regularly and openly can help kids learn the basics about handling budgets and financial challenges.

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Teaching children about money starts within your home. Talking about money regularly and openly can help kids learn the basics about handling budgets and financial challenges.

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Help build your kids a path to success by teaching them financial literacy early on. You can help empower them with a strong financial foundation that will give them confidence for future money management.

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Help build your kids a path to success by teaching them financial literacy early on. You can help empower them with a strong financial foundation that will give them confidence for future money management.

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How an allowance for kids teaches financial lessons for adulthood

Looking for a way to teach your children the value of money? An allowance can help them understand the basics of budgeting and saving. Here are some things to consider before giving out an allowance. ⬇️

Educating children about money goes well beyond knowing how many quarters are in a dollar. You also can teach them that money represents something that can be...

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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