Allowance Alternatives To Teach Kids About Money

Providing an allowance to your child is a great way to teach reliability, responsibility, and financial literacy.

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Teach Kids To Earn Money Through Hard Work

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Teach Kids To Earn Money By Helping Others

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Teach Kids To Earn Money Through Academic Accomplishments

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However, if you homeschool your children, you could offer them an extra bit of money for reading books and their curriculum requirements that will benefit their future.

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Teach Kids To Earn Money With Reading Rewards

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