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Dear Santa, I “need” and I “want”

When I was growing up, my mom’s mom lived in an apartment on the top floor of our two-level home. It was there that I went for unconditional love and guidance on all important life matters. It was at my grandmother's insistence that I learned about money.

I was out to dinner last night with a very sophisticated pair of grandparents. They are helping give their grandchildren, ages 5, 3 and 1, an education in art, life and money. I was asked at dinner to recommend a few children’s books where the core lesson was about money. This was a topic I was ready for.

The best parenting advice I ever received...