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Salon
Politics
Daria Solovieva

Money lessons are starting younger

Given a persistent state of economic uncertainty, it’s not surprising more American parents are taking financial education into their own hands. According to a recent survey, 93% of parents with children under 18 are now teaching their kids about basic personal finance principles — a significant jump from previous generations. 

Many are starting as early as ages three or four, motivated by a growing recognition that financial literacy is too important to leave to chance to schools.

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