How to Set Kids Up for a Life Without Money Stress - with Ben Bolger

Are We Failing Our Children When It Comes to Money?

Money is one of the biggest causes of stress and mental health issues—yet we still don’t teach kids how to manage it. Studies show that financial habits start forming by age 7, but most young people enter adulthood with no real financial education.

In this episode of Hoxton Life, Jacob Hall (financial planner, husband to a teacher, and father of two) sits down with Ben Bolger, co-founder of Squirrel Education, to explore how gamifying financial education is changing the way kids learn about money.

What We Cover:
✔️ Why financial literacy should be a core part of education
✔️ The impact of money stress on mental health
✔️ How kids as young as 7 start forming financial habits
✔️ Why traditional schooling isn’t preparing children for financial independence
✔️ The power of gamification in teaching kids about money
✔️ How Squirrel Education is making financial literacy fun, engaging, and effective

 Sam’s Reflection:
For this episode, I stepped out of the host seat and behind the camera, which gave me a chance to listen from a different perspective. It reinforced my belief that teaching kids about money isn’t just about finances—it’s about giving them the tools for a secure, stress-free future.

 Are we doing enough to prepare the next generation for financial independence? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

🔗 Find out more about Squirrel Education: www.squirreledu.co

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