Tips For Teens Using Debit Cards

"Many Americans have had a point in their lives that they felt like “financial train wrecks” because they didn’t fully understand how money works. After all, swiping a debit card looks far less painless than forking over all those hundred dollar bills. They’d probably tell you that they wish someone had taught them how money worked in a checking account and how to manage it properly. Don’t let that be your teen. Despite growing up without that yourself, you can help your teen have a better relationship with money. Here are a few tips that teens need to know (and that parents should be teaching them) when it comes to teens using debit cards. "