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Let's be real: College is expensive. We all know that, but what often gets lost in the planning is the basic financial literacy our kids need before they ever set foot on campus. Think of this as your crash course on what to teach them and how to prepare them to manage money responsibly from the moment they pick up their student ID.
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I'm trying to figure out what's normal when it comes to giving kids allowance. How much is too much? How do most people decide what to give?
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