This post comes from H&R Block Dollars & Sense’s family finance advisor Scott Gamm. Scott Gamm is the author of MORE MONEY, PLEASE. Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottGamm. One of the most important financial tasks for teens to understand is the need to save money. It is vital they understand that without savings, they’re at risk for falling into financial trouble later on in life. For example, a savings account is essential when it comes to recovering from financial disasters such as a job loss or unexpected health emergency. Savings is a safety net for when your income drops; it’s not just for that new car in the future. As parents, it’s important to stress the importance of saving money beyond the ability to buy various wants. Without money in savings, your teen can’t invest money later on, for example. And without the ability to invest, your teen will miss out on prime…

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