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The Stacking Benjamins Show

How to Talk to Kids About Money (Without Making It Weird) SB1806

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Joe Saul-Sehy and Josh ‘OG’ Bannerman, CFP

Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Education, Retirement, Investing, Cfp, Business, Money

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Want your kids to grow into confident money decision-makers without turning every dinner conversation into a financial lecture? In this roundtable episode, Joe sits down with Livia (“Liv”) Roder, host of the Liv Lab Podcast, Karen Holland of GiftingSense.org, and John Lanza, host of the Art of Allowance Podcast to explore what actually helps kids understand money before the stakes get big. Instead of theory, this discussion focuses on real moments when money suddenly becomes real: college price tags, house-hunting sticker shock, allowances that run out too fast, and purchases that teach better lessons than any lecture ever could. The panel shares practical ways families can build financial confidence through everyday decisions, honest conversations, and a willingness to let kids learn by doing. What the Stacking Benjamins “Confident Explorer” will gain from this episode: How to talk about money naturally so kids see it as a life skill, not a stressful taboo topic Why modeling everyday behavior matters more than formal “money talks” A simple shift from “Can I have it?” to “Is it worth it?” that builds independent thinking How small spending mistakes become powerful teaching moments when handled without shame Ways to introduce big topics like college costs gradually so kids feel informed instead of overwhelmed Real-life money lessons that sparked the conversation: Livia’s moments when money suddenly felt real, from college forms to realizing savings aren’t just “bank numbers” Karen Holland’s memorable eighth-grade back-to-school budget experiment Early allowance experiences that helped connect choices with consequences Why kids absorb far more from overheard conversations and daily habits than parents expect Practical strategies parents can use right away: Starting with simple allowance systems or “jars” to visualize spending, saving, and giving Karen’s “Does It Make Sense?” pause to slow impulsive purchases Joe’s “circle back” technique, revisiting purchases later to reflect without criticism Letting kids fail safely so regret becomes learning instead of embarrassment Helping kids split costs or contribute toward purchases to create ownership Navigating tougher parenting questions: Should kids see financial stress, or should parents shield them? How to practice age-appropriate honesty without creating anxiety Why financial jargon like FAFSA or taxes can unintentionally intimidate teens Bringing kids into real financial conversations so they build confidence early Money challenges unique to today’s kids: Teaching spending awareness in a tap-to-pay, frictionless world Cash vs. cards vs. apps and how each changes behavior Building a “pause habit” before spending when transactions feel invisible If you could teach just one money skill… The panel compares their top priorities: Awareness of cash flow and where money actually goes Thinking before buying instead of reacting emotionally Paying yourself first and building saving habits early Plus, a little basement fun along the way: Favorite purchases that truly felt worth it (from snowboards to board games to a Kindle) Stories that prove money lessons stick best when tied to real experiences Resources and next steps from each guest, including tools, calculators, and upcoming episodes This episode reinforces a core Stacking Benjamins idea: kids don’t learn money through perfect decisions. They learn through guided experience, honest conversations, and the freedom to practice while the stakes are still small. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-money-1806 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You're going to end up eating a steady diet of government cheese and living in a van down by the river.

1:02.5

Live from the basement of the YouTube headquarters, it's The Stacking Benjamin Show.

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Oh! The Stacking Benjamin Show.

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I'm Joe's mom's neighbor, Doug, and how do you talk to kids about money?

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On today's special roundtable discussion, we pair a family money podcast host, a kids and money expert, and a senior in high school to talk all things, families, money discussions, and important

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lessons. And now, a guy who raised two kids of his own who somehow turned out okay,

1:40.8

it's Joe Solzion. I can't tell you guys how long I've been waiting to have this conversation.

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