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In It: Raising Kids Who Learn DifferentlyShow Notes
Money. Budgeting. Savings. They’re all stressful. And when you factor in the added expenses that can come with raising a child with learning and thinking differences, it can feel like too much.
In this episode of “In It,” hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome personal finance expert Kim Palmer. Kim is a mom to three kids and she writes for “NerdWallet.” She’s also the author of three books about money: “Smart Mom, Rich Mom;” “The Economy of You;” and “Generation Earn.”
Tune in to get Kim’s expert advice about budgeting when you have kids with learning and thinking differences.
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