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Needs and wants

Needs and wants are categories that help children distinguish essential items from desirable but nonessential purchases.

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Cost saving strategies parents

Cost saving strategies parents

Start with a compassionate family budget Begin by recording income and essential outgoings for one month, using bank statements, receipts, or a budgeting service. Separate fixed expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, from variable expenses, such as groceries, transport, activities, and clothing. Include less frequent costs by estimating their yearly total and dividing it […]