Prevent financial madness later in life

Kathy Jamieson<jamies13@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension -

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How does a young person prepare to be a financially responsible adult? Do they know how much money they need to earn to live comfortably on their own? The financial challenges of adult life can be hard for a teen to grasp. How a young person saves, spends and invests their money is greatly influenced by their parents. Michigan 4-H website.

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