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In addition to personal allowances, some families have a “family allowance.” This is a pool of money about which all family members help make decisions. Since most people end up in personal or business situations in which they need to share resources, this gives them the experience of negotiating and cooperating around money. The pool of money can be tracked and eventually used for the purchase of a family-centered household item, furnishing, entertainment, vacation, or even the decision on what type of vehicle the family will eventually purchase. The family allowance gives children another opportunity to see the benefits of delaying gratification and saving money. It can also be used to help them learn important personal financier skills such as comparison shopping and price negotiations.