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The Allowance Dilemma

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istock_000000499383xsmall2As parents, we all seem to struggle a bit when it comes to allowance – how much do we give, how often do we give it, and whether we should dictate, to at least some extent, how it gets spent. Read my take on the subject in this article by Bonnie McCarthy on WalletPop: New Year, new allowance rules for kids.

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