#047 With inflation and gas prices at an all-time high, it’s time for us to become more aware of our spending, avoid unnecessary expenses, and decrease the amount of debt we’re incurring. One of the major types of debt Americans incur comes in the form of student loans for higher education… and they often stick around for many years! So, how can we help our children avoid student loan debt? Today’s guest is going to teach you!

Meet Brad Baldridge, a college funding specialist and college planning expert who helps parents navigate college planning and expenses through his private practice, blog, and his podcast, Taming the High Cost of College.

In this episode, Brad explains why it’s so easy to get into student loan debt, how to find the best college for your budget, and realistic ways to help your child pay for college without incurring a large student loan debt. Is it worth going into debt for a college education? Listen in to hear Brad’s candid thoughts on the value of a college degree compared to skipping college and going right into the workforce. Plus, Brad shares a few tactics, like hiring a coach, that will help your kids plan their college education, pick their major(s), and get the most bang for their buck.

“It’s a complicated game and you’ve got to understand the rules so that you can use the rules to your advantage… Colleges are a business. It’s their job to help you go to college but it’s not their job to keep your costs as low as possible.” - Brad Baldridge

STAY TUNED FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH NEXT MONTH!

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Resources Mentioned:

Listen to Taming the High Cost of College

Visit Brad’s Blog

Check out his college planning courses

Connect with Brad on Facebook

#046 What do you know? We all back the month of February has just flown by what have you done this month? That is interesting. Are you still sticking to your new year's resolution? Because this is the time where everyone quits, some people quit and don't even realize that they quit. The reason I'm talking about this is because I had a conversation with a person about two weeks.

And we was having a conversation about the show and he doesn't plan to teach his kids about any financial literacy. Doesn't have the time to do it at all. Now his main reason for this is because he figures that he grew up fine and his kids will grow up just fine. The thought he just feels flat out through the course of life.

His children will just pick it up and we'll be okay, just like. So essentially for him, he did not have the why to go above and beyond to try to teach his children about financial literacy. And that's what we're going to talk about today.

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#045 How do you make learning about finance fun and easy, especially for kids and beginners? We have someone very special to break it down for you…

Meet Rishi Vamdatt, the 12-year-old personal finance educator and visionary behind Easy Peasy Finance, a kid-friendly resource that can be utilized by parents and educators alike to teach young minds about personal finance while keeping them engaged. Having started learning about finance at the age of 6, Rishi is now using financial strategies that some adults don’t even use or know about.

In this episode, Rishi talks about his journey of learning about finance, his favorite money and finance books for kids, and how he’s applying his knowledge about investing for retirement. He also highlights the benefits of listening to the Easy Peasy Finance Podcast with your kids, the biggest challenges he has encountered along his financial education journey, and the results you can expect from investing your money for retirement. Then, Rishi shares a few simple action steps you can take to get your child or teenager involved in learning about money and finances.

“Now, after these almost four years of Easy Peasy Finance, I’ve kind of learned a lot of things along the way and it’s a lot easier now than it was at the beginning.” - Rishi Vamdatt

Rishi is 12 and he’s already planning for retirement?! Don’t let that intimidate you, though. Let that be inspiration and fuel for you to empower your kids to start making financial decisions early in life! It’s possible and it’s easier than you think.

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Resources Mentioned:

Listen to the Easy Peasy Finance Podcast

Subscribe to Rishi’s YouTube channel

Learn more about Easy Peasy Finance

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Blue Chip Kids by David W. Bianchi

The Kid’s Money Book by Jamie Kyle McGillian

#044 Is real estate a good form of investment for families? Should kids be learning about real estate from a young age? Spoiler! The answer is yes.

Meet Whitney Chaffin, a speaker, investor, philanthropist, realtor, and mother who provides people with second chances through real estate. In this episode, Whitney talks about the first steps to take when teaching your kids about real estate investment and getting them involved in this wealth-building asset class. Whitney highlights the impacts she’s been able to make in her community as a result of her investments and shares powerful resources you can use to educate yourself about real estate investing.

“The biggest thing is honestly personal development skills. As you get into the real estate side of things, you really learn who you are because this business is not easy… When you start to see how this business and these traits can really allow for you to have that financial freedom, it is very hard to go back to the workforce and so you get this motivation that you won’t settle.” -Whitney Chaffin

Many people think that real estate is a rich person’s game, but as Whitney says, it’s not about being rich, it’s about being smart and thinking differently. Whether you want to invest in real estate, stocks, or cryptocurrency, financial literacy and education is the first step to financial freedom. Are you interested in learning how to invest in real estate and make it a part of your child’s financial freedom? Check out Whitney’s recommended resources below and connect with her to learn more!

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Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Whitney’s Place

Learn more about Elite Legacy Education

Join the Real Estate Mamas

Donate to Place of Hope

Follow Whitney on Instagram

Email Whitney: whitneychaffin@legacyea.com

#043 With divorce rates climbing and more women consciously choosing the singlelife, more women are providing for themselves (and often their children, too). Unfortunately, too many women are unprepared to take on financial responsibilities all by themselves… and it’s not necessarily their fault. As parents, it’s our responsibility to prevent that from happening to our daughters. Let’s empower the future generations of women to be financially confident and free! Here’s how…

Today’s guest, Jayne Ellegard, is inspiring financial confidence in women by empowering them to take charge of their financial literacy and reach their financial goals. Jayne is the Founder and Coach at Ellegant Wealth, where she provides keynote speeches, workshops and coaching about financial education, specifically focused on women.

In this episode of Raising Financial Freedom, Jayne teaches you how to teach your daughters about money and empower them to cultivate financial freedom. She highlights her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and insights she’s gained on how to raise confident and financially responsible daughters.

“I want women to feel empowered around their financial situation and I do think that women haven’t been provided the education that we need and we don’t talk about it… When they gain confidence in this area, it also spreads into other aspects of their life.” - Jayne Ellegard

Understanding money and finances isn’t as difficult as people think it is, so there needs to be a mindset shift so women can feel invited to the table to engage in conversation about wealth management.

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Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Ellegant Wealth: www.ellegantwealth.com

Connect with Jayne on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jayne-ellegard

Financial Empowerment For Women by Jayne Ellegard: www.ellegantwealth.com/book-preorders

#042 How do you help teens become financially literate and make smart money moves before they reach adulthood? You have to get on their level and understand how they think…

Meet Charla McKinley, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who homeschooled her kids and is now teaching teens about money. In this episode, Charla talks about how to teach your teenagers about financial literacy, using and saving money wisely, and how adulting really works. She sheds light on why kids need different types of financial literacy curriculums based on their age, as well as how each child can benefit from tailored lessons based on their personality. Plus, Charla shares tactics you can use to teach your kids about the reality of adulting, the value of money, and being prepared for the workforce.

“Experience is the best teacher. It’s just that… when I learned, I wasted tens of thousands of dollars… If they learn it when they’re teenagers and it’s fake money, then hopefully when it’s real money, by the time they’re in their 20s, they’re a lot more wise.” - Charla McKinley

Sadly, personal finance isn’t a topic commonly taught in American school systems, but as parents, we have the power to give our kids the financial literacy needed to have a successful, happy life. Listen in to learn how to provide your kids with practical lessons based on real life scenarios.

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Links Mentioned:

• Beyond Personal Finance: https://bpfclass.com/
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-personal-finance
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondpersonalfinance
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondpersonalfinance/

#041 What advice do you have for parents trying to raise their kids to have financial freedom?

That’s the question Eric asked some of our guests from past episodes of Raising Financial Freedom. In this episode, you’ll hear their top tips and pieces of advice for parents on teaching their kids about finances, financial literacy, and life in general.

Our guests offer a lot of wisdom on raising kids to be financially independent… but almost every one of them emphasizes the importance of communication in teaching kids about financial literacy, nurturing their independence in decision-making, and making it fun to learn about money.

Listen in to learn the best ways to bring financial freedom and literacy into your home and how to start doing so today.

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Episode Timeline: What You’ll Learn & Questions Answered

00:00 – Intro: How do you raise financial freedom in kids?

02:02 – Sabrina Constantine: Teaching kids about finances, giving your kids a voice in decision-making, and reducing fear around money.

05:00 – Chelsea Robberson: Normalizing conversations about money, follow your kids’ interests, and having resources available for your kids to explore and learn on their own.

10:21 – Jacqueline Collins Prester: Talking to your children about finances at a young age and building a number sense through games and activities.

13:36 – Nick Loper: Being the CEO of your own home, tracking your profitability and net worth, and always running “tests” to see if things are working.

17:57 – Tod Christensen: Being open with your kids when they ask questions about money, expressing financial priorities instead of denying their wants, and playing financial games with your children. Bonus: Asking your kids their thoughts on the commercials that come on the TV.

18:15 – Thank you for an amazing YEAR of Raising Financial Freedom! & How to help us keep growing

Listen to the episodes mentioned & Learn more about our guests:

• Sabrina MJ Constantin -Episode 003-https://www.buzzsprout.com/1288991/6231079
• Chelsea Robberson -Episode 005- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1288991/6320194
• Jacqueline Collins -Episode 017- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1288991/7667245
• Nick Loper - Episode 018 -https://www.buzzsprout.com/1288991/7798882
• Todd Christensen -Episode 025 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1288991/8353347