PARENTS’ GUIDE
Teaching Your Kids About Money

It’s not just a nice idea to teach kids how to handle money and credit — it’s essential! Our nation’s teens spend roughly $170 billion a year. Children under 12 alone are expected to spend some $52 billion in 2006. Clearly, kids know how to spend. What we need to teach them is how to save, invest and live on a budget. Check out these topics:

• Everyday Teachable Moments
• Early Money Management Habits for Kids
• Teaching Teens the ABCs of Using Credit Wise

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