79 - Financial Literacy in School

Money management isn’t always easy but teaching it to our kids can be just as difficult. But if they grow up without a proper understanding of their finances it can create a gap in their life skills. Although some schools do teach the basics of financial literacy, we can still have an impact on our kids' understanding of money. Talking about finances and finding teachable moments can give them the leg up that may make all the difference in their lives. 

Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Derek Chase, shares his thoughts about how to better prepare our kids for their financial future. He covers the following topics and more:

• When is the right time to start
• The practically of handling their own money
• Teaching the different acronyms and explaining their functions
• Advantages and eventual outcomes of starting to save early
• The cost of holding debt and not filing taxes
• Resources such as The Wealthy Barber

Licensed Insolvency Trustees are considered some of the best financial advisors in the country and the only ones licensed by the federal government of Canada. With their knowledge and expertise you can be assured they will give you the best unbiased advice. 

Derek Chase is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in British Columbia. He has been helping individuals and corporations restructure their debt since 1997. His areas of practice include personal and corporate insolvency including Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy. The best part of his work is to be able to witness lives change for the better when the heavy burden of unmanageable debt is lifted. 

• Derek L Chase & Associates Ltd. Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Young Adults and Credit Card Debt
• Help With Student Loan Debt