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The Parent Report: Money Conversations

BOSTON (CBS) - It can be one of the toughest conversations to have with your kids...no it's not about that...it's about money.

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It's the conversation with your kids about money. Rich Morris is one of the authors of "Kids, Wealth and Consequences...Ensuring a Responsible Financial Future for the Next Generation." When should you have that conversation?

Morris says it helps if you talk to your kids about a financial aspect they're already interested in.

What about that first credit card? At what age should that happen?

This is all part of your child's overall education about life.

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