Your Life and Money

Your Life and Money


Raising Money-Wise Kids: Building Skills for a Lifetime – Part 2 (Ep. 53)

August 29, 2025

Last week, Brad Smith and Tim Borody laid the foundation for teaching kids about money. This week, they build on that conversation—tackling more advanced topics that help kids move from understanding money to managing it confidently for the long term.


From introducing investing at the right age to explaining the difference between short-term and long-term goals, Brad and Tim share practical, real-world approaches for guiding kids through increasingly complex financial concepts. They also discuss ways to help children learn from mistakes, develop discipline, and connect money decisions to their personal values.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to introduce investing concepts to kids in an age-appropriate way
  • Strategies for teaching goal-setting, delayed gratification, and risk awareness
  • Why connecting money skills to values sets kids up for lifelong financial health


If you’re ready to prepare the next generation for success—not just in earning money, but in using it wisely—this conversation offers actionable steps you can start today.