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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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Trump Accounts Explained: What Parents Need to Know About the $1,000 Head Start

Trump Accounts Explained: What Parents Need to Know About the $1,000 Head Start

Trump Accounts Explained: What Parents Need to Know About the $1,000 Head StartKay Thomas
Published on: 24/09/2026

Trump Accounts give eligible kids a $1,000 head start. Learn who qualifies, contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and how to enroll with Form 4547.

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