Tip of the Week: People mistakenly tie allowance to cleaning chores when it's better used as a tool to learn money management. Cleaning is a task kids perform to contribute to the family. A great book about this is "Raising Financially Fit Kids" by Joline Godfrey.

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Why Kids Should Clean and What They Can Do
Yes, kids can clean too! Chores and responsibilities build character. Better still, having kids clean the house teaches them responsibility, appreciation and care for their surroundings, and self-pride in a job well done.

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