Every parent wants to help their children have the opportunities for a better life than their own. And whether it's saving for their education, helping them learn to manage their own finance and invest, it can feel daunting. In this episode – the first of a two-part series – Jeff and Jason talk with Robert "Bro" Brokamp, CFP ® an expert on all things personal finance and money, longtime senior advisor at The Motley Fool, and the editor of the Rule Your Retirement newsletter. This week, Bro helps us understand all of the various financial tools available, breaks down when you should start saving and investing for your kids (hint: sooner than you think) as well as some important mistakes to avoid, like saving for a kid's education at the cost of your own retirement savings. 

In the second part of the show, Jason and Jeff share their reactions to their conversation with Bro, and their own experiences saving and investing for their own kids. 

Resources mentioned:

https://www.savingforcollege.com/

https://www.fool.com/

https://www.irahelp.com/

Companies mentioned: HD, SBUX

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