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According to Currie, being as open and
transparent as you can be with your chil-
dren is important for teaching them which
habits work for you and which financial
decisions they may want to avoid.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE
It’s important to lead by example, too.

Make sure your child’s example of what not
to do is not you.

Instead, demonstrate good habits
including generosity with money. Kids
might need help knowing where to start
in terms of giving. Weaver suggests set-
ting aside a portion of the family budget
for charity.

Teach your children that there are three
buckets—one for charity, one for imme-
diate needs and one for savings and that
charity can start at home. P
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