How to Explain the Recession and 12 Other Sticky Money Issues to Your Kids

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Savvy Strategies for Explaining the Recession and Other Sticky Money Issues to Your Kids

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Erika Rasmusson Janes on Jul 27, 2010 at 4:15PM

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How to Explain the Recession and 12 Other Sticky Money Issues to Your Kids

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a Erika Rasmusson Janes on Aug 27, 2010 at 4:16PM

And you thought you were dreading the sex talk with your kids -- the birds and the bees have nothing on the recession and unemployment! Today’s tough economic times have caused almost everyone some anxiety, but for parents, explaining the sticky financial situations that result -- like Mom’s lost job or this year’s cancelled family vacation -- can add to the stress. (And frankly, you might be a little freaked out!) Our experts share their advice on how to tackle these tricky money talks.

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