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| lot of teens in US had a significant | | | | pocket money and how they spend them. |
| amount of balance on their credit cards; | | | | Also, engage them into education related |
| something which they shouldn't have | | | | to money management (of course, you have |
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| credit). | | | | their level of knowledge and maturity). |
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| statistics would give you a fair idea of | | | | account for them and teach them the |
| how our teens are faring in the world of | | | | various aspects of managing it. |
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