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In addition, much like winning the lottery, suddenly getting control of a decent chunk of money can cause problems for a young adult who isn't quite ready for the responsibilities that brings with it. "Easy money" is easily spent, lost, or given away, and once it's gone, it's gone. As a result, it's important to teach and coach good money management skills instead of just … [Read more...] about Can You Really Start Investing As a Teenager? | Personal Finance

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