Working It Out

Mother watching daughter count coins from piggy bank

One of the most fundamental financial lessons your kids are going to have to learn is about how you work for your money. Do your kids understand that every time you pull out a wad of bills or swipe a card to pay for a purchase, that money is directly linked to time you put in at the office?

Do they realize all of your money is earned through hard work?

Here’s how to make sure your kids – at any age level – understand this concept.

This month’s goal: Teach your children that money for purchases, whether it’s paid through cash or a card, is earned through hard work.

Pointers to cover:

Conversation Starters

Kids under age 9:

Kids over age 9:

Your Turn: Did you discuss how money comes from work with your children? Let us know how the conversation went in the Facebook comments!