Summary In this episode, host Dominic DeLaquil and guest Connor Tyson discuss the importance of teaching children about financial independence and good money habits. Connor shares his personal experiences with money, emphasizing that knowledge alone is not enough; it is the habits and behaviors that truly matter. They explore various methods for instilling financial literacy in children, including the concepts of saving, spending, and giving, as well as the significance of understanding the valu...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
A wide-ranging conversation with author, investor, tech founder and university professor John Cousins. What is numeracy and why does it matter for your kids? Understanding basic business financial principles is a great way to approach personal finances. Pension robbers, Moog and Arp synthesizers, the importance of the humanities to know yourself and how that relates to wealth and personal finances, providing MBA essentials to the masses at a fraction of the cost of a university MBA program – thi...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 22
Self-worth is the foundation for our thinking and has a distinct correlation to the pursuit of financial independence for parents and kids. Shane Jacob discusses the habits he teaches teens at Stable Living Coaching as well as some things he has learned from a lifetime of working with horses. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and ...
Feb 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 21
If you are comfortable talking about money as a family, your kids are more likely to have a better understanding of money and more importantly, they will be more likely to ask questions and seek out more knowledge as they go through life. Help them avoid painful mistakes and set themselves on the path to financial independence by talking about money throughout their lives. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary...
Feb 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 20
As the pace of change in the world increases exponentially, knowing how to educate ourselves is more important than ever. Reading remains an essential skill to life-long learning and is vital for your kids to gain and continue to pursue financial knowledge on their journeys to financial independence. Listen to this episode on the benefits of reading and for strategies to help your kids want to read. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial ind...
Feb 06, 2025•50 min•Ep. 19
Free, fun, accessible financial education for everyone. That is the mission of the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. Learn more about their fantastic, free programs and tools on this episode with CEO Shelley Miles. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need to reach financial independenc...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min•Ep. 18
Most of us know we should have a comprehensive estate plan, yet over two-thirds of homeowners in the US do not. Learn the basics and benefits of an estate plan in this episode, and feel more comfortable moving forward to put protections in place for your kids and your assets. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need ...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 17
If any of your kids are interested in real estate investing as part of their journey to FI, this episode covers several different methods that young adults can pursue on their own, or maybe even together with parents or siblings. Topics include House-hacking, Wholesaling, BRRRR and more! FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skill...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 16
Join us for the second of a two part series about the similarities between achieving financial independence and fitness goals. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need to reach financial independence and retire early. Combining basic financial smarts with self-knowledge, guide your kids on the path to create lives th...
Jan 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 15
It’s a new year and fitness goals are top of many people’s minds. Fitness and financial goals share a lot in common, so join us for a limited series of conversations about the value of setting and reaching goals and how fitness is similar to finances. Links: Book- Four Disciplines of Execution: https://amzn.to/3PlxIiC Video - Jack LaLanne https://youtu.be/RMRadmm5C9g?si=IvxMGhVicBjwEK-A Music - https://www.reverbnation.com/douglascameron FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide ...
Jan 02, 2025•33 min
A short thank you. New episode on January 2nd. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations
Dec 26, 2024•5 min
How Teaching your kids the difference between wants and needs, stuff vs experiences, the usefulness of delayed gratification and hard-work instills in them an intrinsic sense of what they value in life, and how that sets them up to practice good money habits that move them along their path to financial independence. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teach...
Dec 19, 2024•59 min•Ep. 13
Topics include teaching kids about the future value of money, critical thinking about money in the moment, letting siblings teach each other about debt, applying for scholarships, how working from a budget can influence behavior and more. FI for Kids is a weekly pod for parents who want to guide their kids on the path to financial independence and extraordinary lives. Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need to reach financial independence and re...
Dec 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 12
Do strategic board games make kids smarter? Guest Chris Terrell thinks so. What if by spending time together, playing games, your kids and you could learn and practice 5 skills needed for good money management? Skills that make for a better life and are essential on the path to financial independence. In this episode Chris and I discuss a variety of strategic board games and how they help foster the skills of Valuation, Prioritization, Optimization, Probability and Teamwork. You can find links f...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
A conversation with CPA Jeremy Cork about the value of modeling good money habits for your kids. Follow the FI for Kids podcast each week for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need to reach financial independence and live extraordinary lives. https://www.fiforkids.com/ Questions or comments - Reach out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations...
Nov 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
The path to becoming a millionaire is not complicated, especially if you start early and do the simple actions consistently. Wealth Advisor Jeff Portman, founder and managing partner of Gemini Wealth Group discusses how he and his wife modeled good financial habits for their two kids, and why he feels he is living the American Dream and you can show your kids the path to achieve their version of the dream. Contact JeffVisit FIforKids.com and subscribe at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FIForKi...
Nov 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 9
Be Curious! - How to Help Your Kids Learn About Job Options Before They Choose a Major or a Trade. A conversation with Greg Merritt, PhD about how late high-schoolers and early college students can learn about jobs they might be interested in and discover career and job options they never even knew existed. Help them discover a world of job and career possibilities, and get a sense of what working in various fields is like before they commit to a major or a trade. The founder of Informational In...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
A generational conversation with a mother and daughter spanning lessons from four generations. Some lessons are intentional and some not, but lessons are being learned whether we realize it at the time or not. Starting with lessons learned from Depression era parents and concluding with how one parent is continuing to help and collaborate with her adult daughter on her path to financial independence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations...
Nov 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 7
A conversation with Brock Alvord, Wealth Advisor and CFP, on investment vehicles parents can use (and teach their kids including: 529 investment accounts, Coverdale ESAs (Education Savings Accounts), Roth IRAs, Custodial Roth IRAs and UTMA investment accounts. This episode is loaded with practical information. Guest info: brock.alvord@farther.comMusic: Opening: Douglas Cameron Closing: The Zoo Human Project Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations...
Oct 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 6
A conversation with Carrie Richardson, Executive Director of Leadership Springfield, on what she is teaching her three boys about money and investing. Guest info: Leadership SpringfieldBooks: Three CupsMusic: Opening: Douglas Cameron Closing: The Zoo Human Project Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations
Oct 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 5
An overview of what and how you might approach teaching your kids about money, from younger children to young adults.Guest: Jennifer Mann - jmann@lenoxadvisors.comOpening music: Douglas Cameron Closing music: The Zoo Human Project Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations
Oct 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 4
A conversation with Bill Tilman about teaching his kids about money and that they are the captains of their own ships. Guest info: Bill Tilman - marketprobill@gmail.com, FourPointFive Real Estate - 208.917.3990Books: Smart Money, Smart Kids I Will Teach You To Be RichMusic: Opening - Douglas Cameron Closing - The Zoo Human Project Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations...
Oct 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 3
Teach your kids that tracking their money will give them more freedom, not less. A conversation with CPA and Tax Manager Jeremy Cork about the value of keeping a consistent budget. Links: https://www.facebook.com/ABudgetAddiction LinkedIn: jeremycork Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations
Oct 03, 2024•36 min•Ep. 2
A conversation with small business owner Douglas Hoggatt about what he has taught his son about money management, investing and financial stability.Links:https://www.fiforkids.com/https://www.boisebodywise.com/Opening music: Douglas Cameron https://www.reverbnation.com/douglascameronClosing music: The Zoo Human Project https://www.facebook.com/thezhpBooks: Financial Freedom book by Grant Sabatier Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1
