This podcast episode is a replay of a bonus session from the Financial Wellbeing course, featuring Will Rainey, a children’s author. The discussion centers on the importance of teaching children about finance, covering practical aspects like tax-efficient investments for kids and how to talk to children about money using engaging stories. Will Rainey, author of ‘Grandpa’s Fortune Fables,’ shares his journey from the corporate financial world to creating educational stories for children. He emphasizes the power of storytelling in imparting financial wisdom to kids, explaining concepts like saving, investing, patience, and the hazards of gambling and scams. The episode also delves into effective methods for giving pocket money, teaching compound interest, and the pros and cons of giving children cash versus digital money. The session concludes with a note on upcoming sessions and resources for further learning.
00:00 Introduction to Financial Education for Children
01:59 Meet Will Rainey: Author and Financial Educator
07:01 The Concept of Financial Forests
13:49 Teaching Financial Prudence to Teenagers
18:42 Pocket Money: To Link or Not to Link with Chores?
25:03 The Importance of Cash for Kids
25:37 Transitioning to Digital Money
27:38 Educational Tools and Apps
28:49 Engaging Financial Stories for Kids
29:22 Lessons on Scams and Patience
32:33 Understanding Spending and Saving
39:30 The Power of Compound Interest
44:00 Final Thoughts and Resources
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