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Should allowance be tied to chores?

Some parents think tying allowance to chores is wrong while others think it's right. There are pros and cons to both theories so what's the solutio[...] read more »
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How Much Allowance Should You Pay?

As with all things personal finance, how much allowance you pay your children is personal, depending on your situation. However, as you make your dec[...] read more »
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Should you give your kids an allowance?

It's allowance time! My oldest son is now 7 and I think it’s time to implement an allowance. Should you give your kids an allowance? read more »
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When Should You Stop Paying an Allowance?

One of the ways you can teach your children about money, and using it responsibly, is by providing an allowance. At some point, though, you stop payi[...] read more »
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Kids And Money

By the time kids start school they should be learning about how to handle money. read more »
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Developing an allowance system

Every allowance program needs to include these five parts: Timing, Amount, Frequency, Conditions and Tracking. Check out the system I've implement[...] read more »
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Does your allowance program incorporate money values?

The allowance program is a great way to teach kids about money early in life. It is important to establish your money values and incorporate them. read more »
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8 Fundamental Money Lessons for Kids

When our own brothers and sisters are so different in how they manage their money, is there anything we can do to teach our kids about money manageme[...] read more »
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Are You Teaching Children Money and Giving Kids Allowance?

Welcome to family life. You have your spouse and at least one child. You are thinking about giving your child an allowance. Perhaps it is because you[...] read more »
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Living Within Your Means and the Marital Allowance

Living within your means with $100k in credit card debt requires more sacrifice in the marital allowance. read more »
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Using Adult Allowance to Cut Back on Expenses

Over the last several years, my wife and I have started and continued to maintain a system of “adult allowances.” As we’ve since discovered, the conc[...] read more »
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Giving children an allowance, where do you start?

Quick and easy tips for establishing an allowance for your kids. read more »
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Children and Allowance: Flat Rate or Chores-Based?

You probably already have an option on children and allowance. But here are some things to think about! read more »
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Money Lessons at Home: Our Family’s Allowance System

Every parent wants to teach their kids about money. But how do you effectively do that? Here are some "allowance" tips we've learned over the year[...] read more »
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Allowance and Chores For Kids

A look at our implementation of a chore and allowance system for the kids. Our goal is to help teach them fiscal and community responsibility. read more »
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