Allowance Alternatives to Teach Kids About Money Management

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While kids enjoy receiving extra spending money and choosing what to do with it, a fixed allowance system often creates a sense of entitlement and expectation.

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If you don’t have the capacity in your budget to pay your children for extra work around the house, consider compensation alternatives or barter.

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