Motley Fool Money David Gardner on Rule Breakers, Rule Makers, and Financial Freedom For All
Apr 1, 2023
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chief Rule Breaker, shares his unique insights on investing and financial literacy. He discusses how to teach children about investing and recalls memorable lessons from April Fool's pranks. Gardner dives into the journey of rule-breaking companies and their responsibilities as they grow. He also highlights The Fool Foundation's mission to promote financial independence and announces an upcoming virtual event to spotlight social innovators making a difference.
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Investing Education
- David Gardner's father taught him about investing by connecting it to everyday products like chocolate pudding.
- Gardner used a similar approach with his children, incorporating gamification like family stock contests.
April Fool's Pranks
- The Motley Fool historically played financially themed April Fool's pranks with educational lessons.
- One memorable prank involved claiming mutual funds outperformed the market, highlighting the importance of verifying information.
Rule Breakers to Rule Makers
- Rule-breaking companies, upon achieving success, transition into rule-makers.
- Large companies like Amazon and Alphabet, once rule-breakers, now shape the market.
