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If they are old enough to ask for a toy or a bike, they are old enough to start learning financial lessons that will last a lifetime.
The best financial lessons are part of everyday experience. Look for opportunities to talk about money, read books aloud and play games that center around spending money wisely. Be open and honest when you discuss your financial experiences—good or bad.
At the bank – When you go to the bank, bring your children with you and show them how transactions work. Get the branch manager to explain how the banker operates, how money generates interest and how an ATM works.
On payday – Discuss how your pay is budgeted to pay for housing, food and clothing and how a portion is saved for future expenses such as college tuition and retirement.
At the grocery store – It’s easy to give clear examples of “needs” and “wants” using different kids of foods at a grocery store. Milk is a need; soft drinks are a want. Explain the benefits of comparison shopping, coupons and store brands.
Chores and allowances – Assign chores and give them a monetary value. Discuss ways to budget and divide allowances. Encourage children to set a financial goal, such as saving for a bike or video game and figure out how to achieve it.
Paying bills - Explain the many ways that bills can be paid: over the phone, by check, electronic check or online check draft. Discuss how each method of bill pay takes money out of your account. Be sure to cover late penalties, emphasizing the importance of paying bills on time.
Using credit cards - Explain that credit cards are a loan and need to be repaid. Share how each month a credit card statement comes in the mail with a bill. Go over the features of different types of cards, such as ATM, debit and credit cards.
Browsing the Internet - While online, explain to your children how valuable their personal information and privacy is to you, to them and to online predators. Discuss the risks and benefits of sharing certain information. Then, as a family, make a list of rules for keeping personal information safe online.
Planning a vacation - Whether you are planning an outing to a local amusement park or a once-in-a-lifetime trip, emphasize the value of saving as a family. Set a family savings goal that involves your children. Figure out the cost and discuss ways everyone can help to reach the goal.