DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing

Teaching Kids Finance

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Sep 5, 2025
Discover how a 13-year-old learns the ropes of saving and investing with clever tools. Engage children in financial discussions to spark their curiosity about money management. Explore hands-on strategies, like using investment apps and custodial accounts, to teach financial literacy. Learn about empowering kids with programs that promote savings and parental involvement, ensuring they thrive financially as they grow. Join for insightful personal anecdotes that make money talks fun and educational!
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ADVICE

Include Kids In Money Conversations

  • Bring your child into conversations about investing and explain what you learn together.
  • Use your own learning journey to model curiosity and share simple concepts like 401(k)s and custodial accounts.
ANECDOTE

Taking Kids To A Property Deal

  • Quint took his child to see a commercial property he was buying and asked for their opinion.
  • He used that real example to spark curiosity and make financial decisions tangible for his kids.
ADVICE

Small Trades + Boring Custodial Funds

  • Let kids experiment with small sums in a parent-controlled trading app so they learn by doing.
  • Use a separate custodial account for meaningful savings like college or a car and keep that allocation boring (S&P 500).
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