Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and mother of three, shares tips on teaching kids about money, investing, and setting them up financially. She emphasizes starting financial education early, having open conversations about finances, and modeling good money habits for children.
Instilling work ethic in children through earning money for completed tasks fosters responsibility and appreciation for finances.
Early investment in Roth IRAs and 529 plans for kids ensures long-term financial growth and security for their future education.
Teaching the value of delayed gratification through mindful spending aids in developing disciplined financial habits and prudent decision-making skills.
Deep dives
Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Encouraging children to earn money and teaching them the value of financial independence is highlighted. By making kids understand the concept of working for money, like paying them for chores they complete or tasks they handle, parents instill a sense of responsibility and work ethic in them. This approach helps children appreciate the effort that goes into earning money and sets a foundation for understanding financial concepts.
Setting Up Roth IRAs and 529 Plans
Alexa emphasizes the importance of setting up Roth IRAs and 529 plans for children early on. By explaining that a Roth IRA is an investment account where money grows tax-free and can be accessed in emergencies, she enlightens us on the benefits of investing early for long-term growth. Additionally, the 529 plan is described as a way to save for a child's college education, ensuring financial security and reducing student debt in the future.
Teaching Delayed Gratification
Alexa discusses the significance of teaching kids and adults alike the concept of delayed gratification. By introducing the seven-day rule for making purchases, she encourages mindful spending and decision-making. This principle emphasizes waiting before making a purchase to differentiate between impulsive buys and genuine needs or desires, fostering a disciplined approach to managing finances.
Encouraging Entrepreneurial Skills
Alexa shares her experience of nurturing her daughter's entrepreneurial spirit by engaging her in a bracelet-making business. This practical approach instills business acumen and financial responsibility in children, teaching them about profit margins and the value of hard work. By providing opportunities for kids to earn money through creative ventures, parents can instill a sense of accomplishment and financial empowerment.
Transforming Money Mindset
In conclusion, Alexa emphasizes the transformative power of changing one's relationship with money. By advocating for financial empowerment and dispelling shame around financial mistakes, she encourages individuals to take charge of their finances and strive for a healthier money mindset. Understanding the profound impact of modeling good financial practices for future generations, Alexa promotes a proactive and positive approach towards managing money.
#41: Alexa von Tobel is the founder and former CEO of LearnVest and the current Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, a venture capital firm she founded. As a mother of three, Alexa is going the extra mile to help her kids know everything they need to know about money and finances. Alexa gives advice on how to talk to your kids about money and how to help your kids have a good relationship with money, and she lists everything you should be doing to help set up your kids financially.
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