I've worked in finance and technology for 28 years — this is how I teach my kids about money using their back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to just be for getting ready for class. It can be a valuable budgeting lesson.

Tim Sheehan is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlight, a debit card for kids that their parents can manage. He says that back-to-school shopping season is a great way to teach children about budgeting and money by letting them take the lead. Create clear budgets with kids, help them assess what they already have, help them bargain shop, and have them handle checkout. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Tim Sheehan is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlight, a debit card for kids that their parents can manage. He says that back-to-school shopping season is a great way to teach children about budgeting and money by letting them take the lead. Create clear budgets with kids, help them assess what they already have, help them bargain shop, and have them handle checkout. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

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