When Your Kids Ask About Money
That awkward moment when your seven-year-old wants to know why you can't buy everything they point at. Here's how three New Taipei families handle these conversations without the guilt trip.
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Real stories and practical tips from families managing budgets in Taiwan. No jargon, no lecturing—just honest conversations about the everyday financial decisions we all face.
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The Banqiao Night Market Budget Challenge
Can a family of four eat well at the night market for under 500 NT? We tried it for a month. Spoiler: yes, but you need a strategy and maybe some willpower around the stinky tofu stands.
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The Envelope System Still Works
Yeah, it's old school. And yeah, most people laugh when I mention it. But after watching digital budgets fail for six months straight, going back to physical cash envelopes saved us about 8,000 NT monthly.
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