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Parent Edge presents: Ron Lieber- What do kids need to know about money and finances? Tuesday, March 15- 7:00 PM

Ron Lieber gives parents practical advice on how to have honest conversations with children of all ages about money.

Learn how talking about money can teach life lessons and imprint strong values by teaching modesty, patience, generosity and perspective.

Ron Lieber has been the “your money” columnist for the NY Times since 2008. Before coming to the Times, he wrote the “Green Thumb” personal finance column for The Wall Street Journal. His first book “Taking Time Off: Inspiring Stories of Students Who Enjoyed Successful Breaks from College and How You Can Plan Your Own,” co-authored with Colin Hall, was a NY Times bestseller in 1996. He also wrote “Upstart Start-Ups,” a book for young entrepreneurs. Lieber is the recipient of the 2011 Loeb Award, business journalism’s highest honor, in the personal finance category.

Tuesday, March 15- 7:00 PM at the Mercer Island High School Pac- 9100 SE 42nd Street, Mercer Island

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$10.00 at the door for non MI PTA Members; cash or checks only- For parents with kids of all ages!

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