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How To Teach Kids Money Smarts From An Early Age

Financial writer Beth Kobliner joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to talk about her new book, "Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even if You're Not)."
How can parents teach their children about the value of money? (Pixabay)

How can parents teach their children about the value of money? And how early should those lessons start?

Financial writer Beth Kobliner (@BethKobliner) joins Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson to talk about her new book, “Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even if You’re Not).”

Book Excerpt: ‘Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You’re Not)’

By Beth Kobliner

The fact that you’re reading this means you know you should talk money with your kid. Whether the subject terrifies you or intrigues you, or you’re simply looking for ways to broach the topic, the good news is that you’re plunging in. Go, you!

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