How Soon Is Too Soon To Teach A Kid About Money?

While more knowledgeable educators and child psychologists would love to quibble over the finite details of this question, my response is less nuanced – as soon as possible between the ages of 3 and 4.

Since it is hard to predict when your kids might “get it” I think it would be wise to have a system in place for when the child does.  Read more... (802 words, 11 images, estimated 3:12 mins reading time)

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