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The Bank books have a simple layout. The Date, The money in or Out, the running total and the initials of the Banker (me!). That said, there are a couple of things that can be done to help ensure the money is spent as intentioned. Overall, it's an insightful book, written by a parent who has made the mistakes and has discovered more effective ways of teaching children about fiscal responsibility. I enjoyed reading it and will certainly bring at least some of his ideas into our own household. I liked his discussion about True Net Worth (chapter 7), that really emphasizes that true happiness in life is not derived solely from our bottom line. And I appreciate his candid anecdotes of finally taking over his father's finances when his father became no longer able to do so himself. Finally, I love that he extols the virtues of reading to children and borrowing books from the library (though slightly off topic.) It's a simple way to bond with our children in a low-cost activity that will help them become more literate and successful in school and, hopefully, also smarter about finances and money in the process.
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The best investments of the past decade now going cheap: SIMON LAMBERT on the trusts with an average 140% return trading at a 16% discount Parents a hypocritical when giving kids money. They either get a small amount, not worth enough to be meaningful to the kid, or they get a large amount for a birthday or something, and the parents take it away and put it into a bank account where they don't feel like it's really theirs. No wonder they try and turn cash into good that are harder for parents to appropriate as soon as they're near a cash register.There may be a circumstance in which parents may not be able to use their funds to help out their children. There are several alternatives to using the bank of mum and dad which may make living life for the parents easier and less stressful. Being a Guarantor In the final part of the book, Owen talks a bit about "values" other than money and exhorts parents to read with their kids. The reading part (though I agree 100%) feels a bit added on and disconnected from the rest of the book.
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Leg-up: Kieran Hopkins, 26, has managed to buy this year in Cardiff with the help of his mum and dad
Having real control of their own money forces children to confront and weigh their actual desires. It also frees parents from having to play an invariably judgmental and adversarial role in the family economy.
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Dealing with smaller numbers is easier. Also, kids can diversify more than they normally would be able to with a small amount of money. A gift letter stipulating that the gift is not repayable and that no interest is being charged will be required by lenders.
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What are the Government's new leasehold reforms? We outline the potential changes and what they mean If you choose to loan, make sure you draw up a loan document with a solicitor to stipulate the terms of the loan and what will happen to that money if it is not fully repaid before your death. How else can I ensure the money I give is spent according to my wishes? A few years ago, I got a lot out of the book Green Metropolis. When I discovered that its author had written a book about teaching kids about money, well, I wanted to read it! I wanted to read it so much that I put out a request for an ILL [inter-library loan]. I'm glad I did. J&I read it out loud to one another, contributing to my enjoyment.
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