Talking about money with kids

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In an increasingly cashless society, money is an intangible concept for children to grasp. In the days of coins and notes, kids could see money as something physical you require to purchase goods and services.
In order to help teach your children about money, we have listed some tips below;

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Budgeting Ideas for Talk Money Week

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Ultimately, a full structural survey provides you with peace of mind and removes some of the risks associated with buying a property.

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