My daughter doesn’t really care that much about our finances as long as she gets her allowance (although good news may prompt her to ask for an increase). I am also a little leary letting her know about all our day-to-day situations. This article by DEMETRIA GALLEGOS shows the other side, when you let your kids know all about your finances:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304299704577500444006439980.html
Just to be fair, my daughter does a pretty good job managing her own money and if she continues the same, I am reasonably sure she will be able to save and thrive. But you be the judge.
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