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Are You Teaching Your Kids To Be Frugal?

in Family Living, Parenting, Saving Money Tips on 11/22/22

Are you teaching your kids to be frugal? 

We have 4 kids, 3 are grown and out on their own, and 1 left at home – Bear, who is 16. The oldest is our daughter and she can coupon shop better than I can when she wants to! 

A little girl clothes shopping in a store
Teaching your kids money skills early in life helps them become well rounded adults.

When I was in bed after surgery a few years ago, she wanted to buy Halloween costumes for her kids, but she didn’t have any money.  I told her there was a Glade Candle deal at Target with $5 gift cards attached. 

Are you teaching your kids how to manage money well?  How to save and spend wisely?  if not, click through NOW and see how it's worked for us...

Are You Teaching Your Kids To Be Frugal?

I told her I would give her $5; the rest was up to her.  She came back with a TON of Glade Candles and 2 Halloween costumes and several $5 gift cards to boot!

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The 2 next youngest are boys, and they would rather be caught dead than use a coupon!  lol  But, when they want a better deal on something, they call me.

Now, on to Bear. 

He recently got his first job.  He is now gainfully employed by McDonald’s.  We opened a bank account for him, and he deposited his first check and got the debit card, and headed to Best Buy for some headphones a friend had recommended to him and an sd card.

McDonald's employee
Their first job is always the most important.

When he got there, he found that the friend had grossly understated the cost of the headphones – the friend said they were $20… they were $99.99! 

The SD card was more than he wanted to pay, as well, it was $59.99. He then checked the price on Amazon (in the store from his phone), and both were considerably cheaper. 

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He was able to price-match his purchases, and he saved $61.82!! We took pics of his first debit purchase and, coincidentally, his first price match!

Customer service at a store
It’s always a good idea to check for lower prices online.

Pass your money-saving skills on to your kids! 

They are watching. Help them understand and spend their money wisely, too!

Are you teaching your kids how to manage money well?  How to save and spend wisely?  if not, click through NOW and see how it's worked for us...
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