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CREATE HABITS THAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF TRUE WEALTH The Money Mama Has Tips for Teaching Your Kids Money Smarts April is Financial Literacy for Youth Month and with 40% of American families spending more than they earn each year, according to the Federal Reserve, it is more important than ever to teach children smart money habits at an early age. Lori Mackey, The Money Mama is the founder of youth financial literacy site, Prosperity 4 Kids. Lori founded Prosperity4Kids in 2003 with the mission of teaching kids financial responsibility. Lori believes all children should understand the meaning of true wealth: the freedom to have jobs they are passionate about, the financial ability to support causes they care about, and the security to see themselves comfortably into retirement. Lori and Kijiji, a free, family-friendly, local classifieds Web site, have teamed up to spread the word about the importance of learning money management skills at a young age during Financial Literacy for Youth Month. The Money Mama is available to talk about a variety of topics surrounding youth financial literacy, including: · Tips for parents to help their children develop smart investing, saving and spending habits · Explaining common mistakes parents make when it comes to kids and money · Developing a plan for parents to help their kids to give, invest, save and spend wisely Lori Mackey, founder of Prosperity4Kids, is an award-winning author, speaker and coach who …