Download Finance Worksheets here. In Bandits and Robbers
(Enchanted Collar, No. 5), Earl complains that he is miserable
both when he has no money and when he has a lot of it. His
complaint epitomizes the love-hate relationship that many of us
have with money: We dream about money but often wake up with
nightmares. So what is wrong with money? Nothing, really. Money
by itself is merely a tool. It is only as good or as evil as how
people use it. Just as fire can cook our food and burn us at the
same time, money can bring us great comfort or serious trouble,
depending on how we use it. Just as we teach children how to use
fire properly to prevent their being burned, we should teach
children how to use money wisely to keep them out of financial
trouble. However, it is easier said than done to teach children
about money. Many adults don’t feel comfortable with finance
themselves. To make matters worse, few children, if any, can
grasp the complexities of finance.. Consequently, family
discussions of money matters o