Average American Kid's Allowance: Ipad, 3 Kindles and More!
Written by: Brian O'Connell
Another tip: "Break up" the allowance. Give your kids a valuable lifetime financial lesson by allocating 25% of an allowance for short-term purchases, 25% for "impulse" purchases and 50% for long-term savings such as college or a car.
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--By Brian O'Connell