Bankrate has put together 4 lessons you should teach your kids about money.

If you haven’t learned these yourself, you might want to give them a once over before you start preaching to junior.

Bankrate’s 4 Lessons:

• Differentiate between needs and wants
• Share the secrets of saving
• Instill smart spending habits
• Keep out of credit quicksand

4 fiscal lessons you need to teach your kids [Bankrate]
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