Teaching Children About Money

It’s not just a nice idea to teach children how to handle money and credit — it’s essential! Our nation’s teens spend roughly $170 billion a year. Clearly, children 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 Children to Save
• Teaching Teens the ABCs of Using Credit Wisely
• ABA Money Talks Newsletters - contains tips, practical advice, thought-provoking ideas and age-appropriate activities to bring money lessons alive for young children, tweens, teens and young adults

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