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Middle children The bad: Prone to secrecy 'Inventing' ways to a pay a bill or to afford an impulse splurge can create the need to cover up -- or ignore -- financial troubles, such as unpaid bills. They believe they can fix the problem themselves. Temper your traits : Kinney said soul-searching helps resist the temptation to be secretive. 'If it's embarrassing to not have enough money, (then) instead of secrecy, work together to create a mutual plan to turn your finances around,' he said.
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By Gina Roberts-Grey, Bankrate.com

Middle children

The bad: Prone to secrecy

"Inventing" ways to a pay a bill or to afford an impulse splurge can create the need to cover up -- or ignore -- financial troubles, such as unpaid bills. They believe they can fix the problem themselves.

Temper your traits: Kinney said soul-searching helps resist the temptation to be secretive. "If it's embarrassing to not have enough money, (then) instead of secrecy, work together to create a mutual plan to turn your finances around," he said.