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20 money lessons every kid should learn

Money lessons children must learn
1. Where money comes from
2. Money doesn't grow on trees
3. Taxes matter
4. File taxes correctly
5. Budgeting
6. Saving for something feels good
7. Saving for the future is important
8. It's important to shop around for the cheapest deal
9. Sharing (money) is caring
10. Compound interest can make you richer
11. You won’t get bought something every time we go out
12. How to make everyday financial choices
13. How to make long-term decisions
14. What is debt and why you should be mindful
15. Credit cards should be used with caution
16. It's important to be a little cynical
17. It's important to question deals and offers
18. Know how much money you have
19. Learn what your time is worth
 20. It's OK to talk about money
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Money lessons children must learn

Children are never too young to learn about money. In fact, children as young as two or three can understand simple money problems, and research by Cambridge University suggests they have formed financial habits by the age of seven! Starting early can save a lot of later life mistakes, so read on to discover the money lessons you absolutely must teach your children.
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Rita Lobo

29 April 2017

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