Ep 251: 3 Rules of Wealth for your Children!

This podcast episode is a replay of a bonus session from the Financial Wellbeing course, featuring Will Rainey, a children’s author. The discussion centers on the importance of teaching children about finance, covering practical aspects like tax-efficient investments for kids and how to talk to children about money using engaging stories. Will Rainey, author of ‘Grandpa’s Fortune Fables,’ shares his journey from the corporate financial world to creating educational stories for children. He emphasizes the power of storytelling in imparting financial wisdom to kids, explaining concepts like saving, investing, patience, and the hazards of gambling and scams. The episode also delves into effective methods for giving pocket money, teaching compound interest, and the pros and cons of giving children cash versus digital money. The session concludes with a note on upcoming sessions and resources for further learning.

00:00 Introduction to Financial Education for Children

01:59 Meet Will Rainey: Author and Financial Educator

07:01 The Concept of Financial Forests

13:49 Teaching Financial Prudence to Teenagers

18:42 Pocket Money: To Link or Not to Link with Chores?

25:03 The Importance of Cash for Kids

25:37 Transitioning to Digital Money

27:38 Educational Tools and Apps

28:49 Engaging Financial Stories for Kids

29:22 Lessons on Scams and Patience

32:33 Understanding Spending and Saving

39:30 The Power of Compound Interest