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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

319 | Make Your Kid a Millionaire

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Investing, Business, Careers

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

A single Roth IRA contribution made when your child is young could grow to over a million dollars by the time they retire. That's the power of time and compounding working together—and it costs far less than you'd think. Equipping children with financial independence tools starts with teaching them the importance of saving and investing. The episode emphasizes using vehicles like Roth IRAs to encourage early wealth building. Children with earned income can contribute to these accounts, and even small amounts invested early can grow significantly over time through compounding. Brad and Jonathan discuss the benefits of normalizing money conversations in families and promoting an understanding of time value. They offer practical insights and resources for parents to navigate these discussions and actions effectively. [00:00:00] Introduction to Teaching Kids About Money Framing the episode: setting children up for financial independence [00:01:59] Core Principle "Empower your kids with financial skills, not just money." [00:07:00] The Importance of Early Investment Introducing children to investment and financial independence rather than traditional retirement planning [00:12:00] Roth IRA as a Tool for Kids How children can take advantage of Roth IRAs and the tax benefits involved A Roth IRA is a retirement account allowing individuals to contribute after-tax income, where the investment grows tax-free [00:22:30] How can children earn income? Ways children can earn money to qualify for contributing to a Roth IRA: babysitting, mowing lawns, or working for a family business [00:34:33] Compounding is Your Best Friend The effects of compounding interest on long-term savings Compounding generates earnings on an asset's reinvested earnings, leading to exponential growth over time [00:36:30] The Impact of a Single Contribution "Make that first contribution; it can lead to lasting impacts." [00:40:00] Wrapping Up and Resources Additional resources and the importance of ongoing financial discussions in families Set Up a Roth IRA: Encourage your child to start a Roth IRA as soon as they earn income. Have Money Talks: Incorporate discussions about money management into daily life. Resources: choosefi.com/319 - Article on teaching kids about Roth IRAs choosefi.com/books - Raising a Money Savvy Family for Next Generation Financial Independence Key Quotes: "The psychology of teaching your kids early about investing, it's hard to put a price tag on that." [00:37:28] "Just one contribution makes an impact when you have time on your side." [00:36:30] "Financial independence gives you control over your life choices." [00:09:14] ▶ Listen Next: Ep. 320 — How Work Stress Impacts Financial Independence Goals | Essential Listening

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0:00.0

On today's episode, how to make your kid a millionaire.

0:03.8

Welcome to the Ultimate Crown Sourced Personal Finance Show.

0:06.6

This is ChooseFi.

0:08.4

You're listening to ChooseFi Radio.

0:10.8

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:23.7

If you're looking to unlock the secrets to financial independence

0:27.3

and early retirement, you're in the right place.

0:30.6

Stay tuned and join a community of like-minded people

0:33.4

who are getting all fans to hear

0:35.5

and taking control of their lives

0:37.6

in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:39.8

ChooseFi.

0:41.0

You're home for financial independence online.

0:44.0

All right, guys, we're going to be diving into some really epic content today, discussing

0:58.8

this concept of giving your children the tools they need to guarantee their path to financial

1:04.5

independence and maybe as another cool metric, a millionaire.

1:08.0

How to reach that millionaire status.

1:10.3

We're going to be really referencing an article that was just published at ChooseFi.com.

1:14.9

We'll have a link for you in the show notes and we'll also give you an easier way to

1:17.4

access it today as well.

1:19.8

I should just say as a preface for that, that this has been an episode that Brad has been

1:25.6

wanting to see exist in the universe for a very, very long time and no one really did

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