How Parents Can Teach Kids the Value of Money - Liz Frazier (BEST OF MKM)

How Parents Can Teach Kids the Value of Money - Liz Frazier (BEST OF MKM)

Author: Andy Hill August 26, 2025 Duration: 26:46
Want to raise money-smart kids? In this Best of MKM episode from 2020, Andy Hill sits down with Liz Frazier, Certified Financial Planner and author of Beyond Piggy Banks and Lemonade Stands. Liz shares practical strategies parents can use to teach their young kids the value of money—starting as early as age four. From understanding needs vs. wants to saving, giving, and making smart spending decisions, Liz outlines fun and effective ways to build lifelong financial habits in children. She also tackles common questions around allowances, chores, and how parents can be positive money role models, even if they don’t feel financially perfect themselves. If you’re ready to help your kids build confidence, generosity, and gratitude with money, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration for families. Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors, Deals and Partners⁠⁠⁠⁠ MKM RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Own Your Time⁠⁠⁠: Pre-order my first book today! ⁠⁠⁠MKM Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coast FIRE Calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A free calculator to help you find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mortgage Payoff Calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A free calculator to help you see how fast you can become mortgage free. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monarch Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Best Budget App for Families & Couples ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Empower⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Free Portfolio Tracker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cr⁠ew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - HYSA Banking Built for Families - Get an Extra 0.5% APY with my partner link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ethos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Affordable Term Life Insurance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trust & Will⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠- Convenient Estate Planning CHAPTERS 00:00 – Teaching kids the basics of money 02:00 – Why childhood shapes money habits 06:45 – When to start money lessons 08:30 – Needs vs. wants activity 09:45 – Teaching priorities and decision-making 10:45 – Allowance vs. chores debate 12:30 – Save, spend, share jars 13:45 – Making saving fun for kids 15:30 – Encouraging generosity and giving 18:15 – Teaching gratitude with money 20:00 – Helping kids appreciate wealth 21:00 – Parents teaching money (even if not perfect) 22:15 – Simple ways to start today 23:00 – Where to find Liz Frazier’s book HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Hill brings a refreshingly honest and practical voice to the often stressful conversation about money within a family. In Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families, Andy, an award-winning Family Finance Coach, moves beyond generic budgeting advice to tackle the real financial questions that parents and couples face every day. This isn't just about spreadsheets and interest rates; it's about aligning your finances with the life you actually want to live. You'll hear specific strategies for paying off debt, saving for college, investing for the future, and having those crucial money talks with your partner. The goal is to transform financial anxiety into purposeful action, creating not just stability but genuine freedom. Each episode of the podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who understands that financial decisions are deeply personal and intertwined with family goals. Whether you're just starting out or well on your journey, the discussions here provide a roadmap for building security today and considering the legacy you might leave tomorrow. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable tips, and the encouragement needed to make meaningful progress with your money, all with your family's unique vision at the center.
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Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families
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