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729 seeding kid’s super, pocket money, credit card vs. charge card and impact on credit score + more

Season 7

When's the right time to give your kid pocket money? Glen talks about this plus more with guest co-host & financial adviser Rebecca Pritchard. They touch on:


👉🏻 I'd like to kickstart my teen's super account, what are the rules and implications?

👉 what age should you start giving your kid pocket money?

👉🏼 what's the best way to furnish a new home?

👉🏽 are credit cards / charge cards worth it for points plus implications to consider


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