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Financial Advice for Parents with Children in School – Sandwich Money Part 1

May 28, 2024

Parenting is hard!


Mike eases the burden a bit with some tips about money for parents with children college age and younger.


This video is part 1 of a 3-part series called “Sandwich Money”, where Sophie and Mike discuss financial advice for adults who are sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging parents.


Part 1: Financial Advice for Young Parents


Part 2: Financial Advice for Adults with Children in the Workforce


Part 3: Financial Advice for Adults with Aging Parents


Topics in this episode include:



  • Why is money an important topic for parents with young children?
  • What does it mean for a kid to be financially literate?
  • When is the right time to talk to kids about money?
  • How do you explain the relationship between work and money to kids?
  • How do you make learning about money fun for kids?
  • How can we help children understand the value of money when it’s digital?
  • How to teach kids about saving money.
  • When should you talk to your child about credit cards and credit debt?
  • How can I teach my child about investing money?
  • How can an advisor help parents with young kids?
  • What’s the difference between trust and a will?
  • What’s the going rate for allowance?

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