Money Skills: Why You are the Best Teacher for Your Kids | Guiding You Forward

It’s never too soon to start talking about money with your kids—you can start as young as two or three! Today, Cassandra Fuentes, financial education manager at Mountain America Credit Union, stops by the podcast lounge to share her expertise about financial education for kids. Developing good money habits could be the best way to jumpstart your kids’ future.

Watch the video and learn:

• Common perceptions that get in the way of teaching your kids about money.

• What money scripts are and how to keep yours in check.

• How these two teaching methods can easily be incorporated into your everyday interactions.

There are many opportunities to teach your kids about money. But misconceptions can hinder your kids from learning money basics. Whether you feel like you don’t want to burden them with money talk or think they will learn what they need in school, Cass explains how learning at home may give them more practical knowledge.

If you asked twenty people about their views on money, you’d likely get twenty different answers. That’s because the way we grew up (including our parents’ opinions about money) likely influenced our own. Take a moment to **examine how accurate your beliefs are about money**. This will help you pass along good information and financial habits.

A positive relationship with money is important for everyone. Cass explains how developing this in your children doesn’t have to be a big production. She offers two teaching methods that can easily be incorporated into your everyday interactions.

Watch the video above for more advice on teaching your children about money.