PHOENIX When it comes to understanding money management, responsible spending and healthy saving habits, its best to start young.
For better or worse, parents serve as the prime example when it comes to financial behaviors, says Michael Sullivan, a personal financial consultant with Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. Beginning financial discussions early-on, and continuing these conversations through each age, can help kids become financially independent and confident come adulthood.
Sullivan outlined age-appropriate financial lessons that parents can instill in daily life.
Ages 2-5
Basic money knowledge Teach toddlers the names of individual coins and the value of paper bills. Explain how cash is deposited into a bank for safekeeping.