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February 1, 1997

The Parent Finance Trap!

By Sally Field, Mother Wired Staff Writer

STOCKTON - When it comes to money, many parents need a refresher class in family finance. These days, parents have to keep up on tax laws and be conversant with insurance practices. We even need to be aware of the changing rules for obtaining financial aide for college students. Here are some surprising pointers for parents that appeared in a Wall Street Journal special report in January: