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Why Money Habits Are Set by Age 7 (And What Parents Can Do About It)
Financial EducationFebruary 2026 · 4 min read

Why Money Habits Are Set by Age 7 (And What Parents Can Do About It)

A landmark University of Cambridge study found that financial patterns form earlier than most parents expect — and the window to shape them is wider open than you think.

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The Science of Chores: Why Making Your Kids Do Dishes Could Change Their Life
Parenting & ResponsibilityFebruary 2026 · 5 min read

The Science of Chores: Why Making Your Kids Do Dishes Could Change Their Life

A 20-year University of Minnesota study found the #1 predictor of adult success wasn't grades or IQ. It was chores — and how early they started.

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Allowance, Chores, or Both? What Research Says About Teaching Kids the Value of Money
Money & FamilyFebruary 2026 · 4 min read

Allowance, Chores, or Both? What Research Says About Teaching Kids the Value of Money

56% of parents avoid talking about money with their kids. Research from BYU and FINRA shows why that silence is costly — and what to do instead.

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