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Q: While doing some shopping last week, I couldn’t help but notice how far “back to school” has gone for retailers. While my kids are still young and only need the basics, when did the school supply list start to include new dorm furniture? With so much advertising and hype how can parents help kids learn what is reasonable and what isn’t?
Q: Our two weeks of summer vacation time are fast approaching and we haven’t planned a thing. While we can’t afford to spend a lot of money this year, we’d like to still do something special without blowing our budget. What can you suggest?
Q: My son is 17 and has recently gotten his driver’s license. He works part-time while going to school and wants to buy a new car to impress his friends. Without killing his dream, how can I convince him that financially speaking, he has a lot to consider before making a decision?
Q. My husband and I decided that this was the year that we get our finances in order. We wrote out our budget and have been fighting over money ever since. It also feels like the only word I ever say to the kids when they ask for something is “no.” What are we doing wrong?
