My parents didn't teach me anything about money management. I learned the hard way how to budget etc. I tried to teach my kids how to budget etc., and I think it worked. I remember that they used to think that if there were checks in the checkbook, that meant there was money in the bank! My mom never learned how to write a check - she operated somewhat like your grandmother. Except Dad gave her an allowance ever week for household expenses like groceries and stuff. Thank goodness she moved here after my dad died or there's no telling what kind of financial mess she would have been in.
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