Thursday , 28 March 2024

What, and How Much, Should You Tell Children About Family Finances?

We’ve all been told that politics and religion are the most sensitive conversational topics, but if the recent T. Rowe Price 2012 Parents, Kids, and Money Survey study is any indication, perhaps we should add family finances to the list. According to the study, a shocking percentage of parents are routinely deceiving their children about money or, in some cases, failing to instill basic financial skills. Are you acting as a sound financial model to your children? Learn more from the informative infographic below.

So says Matthew Murphy (www.lemon.com) in the following infographic* on the subject.

Lorimer Wilson, editor of www.munKNEE.com (Your Key to Making Money!), has edited the article below for length and clarity – see Editor’s Note at the bottom of the page. This paragraph must be included in any article re-posting to avoid copyright infringement.

Murphy goes on to say:

Here are 5 simple tips on how you can be more open with your children

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*http://lemon.com/blog/tips-stories/infographic-are-you-being-honest-with-your-children-about-your-money/

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