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Do Not Bail Out Your Kids When They Overspend

There are times when it makes sense for parents (who can afford it) to lend money to their adult children to help with post secondary education, a down payment on a home, etc.  However, this isn’t always the best idea and it’s important to really discuss things thoroughly before making a decision.

Every parent wants to be able to help their children, no matter what their age, however, at a certain point it is important for children to become financially independent.  If parents continuously bail their kids out when they overspend, they are not helping their children at all.  Why?  Because their kids need to learn that there are consequences for being irresponsible with their money.  Kids will never learn this if Mommy and Daddy always foot the bill when they make a mistake.

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