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How-to checklist: Teaching youth to manage their money

Published: Saturday, July 17, 1999

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  1. Teach principle of tithing; discuss money management in family home evenings.

  2. Set a good example; manage money well yourself.

  3. Start when children are young; teach importance of avoiding debt.

  4. Give children opportunities to earn money; help them budget.