Kids & Finance: The Economy In 2009
You may have heard it on the news, read it in a paper, talked about it during your class’ current events session or overheard your parents worrying about it: it’s the economy, and right now, all over the world, it’s not doing too great.
A bad economy like the one we’re experiencing worldwide right now can have some big effects on adults, kids and families. If the current economy is affecting you or your family, there one important thing to keep in mind: you’re not alone.
Many Families Making Changes
Lots of families are having money troubles these days. For some, it may be felt in small ways, like going to the movies less often or using more coupons at the grocery store. But for other kids, money problems are causing bigger changes, such as a parent taking on a second job or the family having to move to a different, less expensive house.
This can be hard because kids usually like everyday things in their life (school, home, friends, week
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