Why Teaching Children about Money Matters

Today, more and more people are finding themselves in debt.  Debt they can never get out of.  With school loans the very first thing that a young person finds themselves in debt with, and add in the hardship of finding a job that pays the bills (if one can find a job at all), student loan debt can cripple any individual financially for many years.  These years can be when a young person purchases a home, starts a family, and all the other things we associate with "the American dream".  How can we keep our children out of student loan, credit card and other debt?  It starts with a strong financial footing when they are young.  From teaching them to save and invest their money to spending wisely.  These lessons can help them avoid a lifetime of financial misery.