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How to talk about money with your family

You might be interested in these articles on Teenage allowances and How to tell the kids about your finances.

Financial Tips - why not share your top tips on the DadTalk forum now?

Ideas on budgeting - check out this article on budgeting basics

Video interviews - check out Matt Buttery "talking money"