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5 Money Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before 18 (and Why School Often Skips Them)

5 Money Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before 18 (and Why School Often Skips Them)

5 Money Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before 18 (and Why School Often Skips Them)Kay Thomas
Published on: 05/10/2026

Most teens feel unprepared to budget or manage credit. Here are 5 money skills every teen should learn before 18, plus simple ways parents can start this week.

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