Barbara van der Merwe

Barbara van der Merwe, creator of the Mandy Money resource for high school financial education, discusses the urgent need to teach teens about personal finance. She shares effective strategies for engaging in money conversations that foster understanding and reduce anxiety around financial differences among peers. The podcast highlights how Mandy Money aligns with school curriculums and emphasizes the importance of introducing financial literacy early. Barbara also teases her upcoming board book for younger children, aiming to cultivate money-smart habits from a young age.