{"id":24499,"date":"2025-08-19T15:53:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T20:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsb-rockisland.com\/wealth-management-and-planning\/?p=24499"},"modified":"2025-10-15T10:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:08:41","slug":"engage-equip-empower-strategies-to-set-your-kids-up-for-financial-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsb-rockisland.com\/wealth-management-and-planning\/wealth-management-planning\/engage-equip-empower-strategies-to-set-your-kids-up-for-financial-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Engage, Equip, Empower: Strategies to Set Your Kids Up for Financial Success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_292eba-e7\"><strong>A Lesson That Sparked My Passion for Money<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was a kid, my dad taught me something that stuck for life. One afternoon, he showed me how you could \u201cown\u201d part of a company by buying its stock. I remember watching the numbers change over time and realizing that money could grow\u2014not just sit in a savings jar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That moment lit a spark for me. It wasn\u2019t about getting rich quick; it was about seeing money as a tool. It\u2019s one of the reasons I became so passionate about teaching my clients, and now my kids, how to handle money well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting young matters. The earlier kids get hands-on experience, the more time they have to build good habits, learn from mistakes, and grow their confidence. This isn\u2019t just about compounding interest, it\u2019s about compounding <em>experience<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no perfect formula for raising financially savvy kids. Every family does it differently. But here are strategies that I\u2019ve seen work to help kids grow into capable, confident adults with a strong financial foundation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_4a27f1-38\"><strong>Strategy 1: Make Financial Literacy a Family Value<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some households, money is a subject that\u2019s off-limits. I think that\u2019s a missed opportunity. If you want kids to grow up confident about money, make it part of everyday conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk about how you save for vacations, why you choose certain investments, or how you set financial goals. Use day-to-day experiences like buying groceries, booking a trip, paying a bill as teaching moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach them the <em>language<\/em> of money: saving, spending, investing, and debt. The goal isn\u2019t to overwhelm them; it\u2019s to make these conversations natural and normal so money isn\u2019t mysterious or intimidating later in life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_b80642-38\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_b80642-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_b80642-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_b80642-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_b80642-38\"><strong>Strategy 2: Saving Up for Goals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most powerful lessons kids can learn is how to save for something they want. It teaches patience, planning, and follow-through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a bike, a gadget, or a trip, let them set the goal. Then:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Figure out the cost.<\/strong> Help them research prices and compare options.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make a plan.<\/strong> If they get $10 a week, decide together how much goes toward the goal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track progress.<\/strong> Use a jar, chart, or app to make it visible.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is about more than the end purchase, it\u2019s about making saving a <em>habit<\/em>. Once they get used to setting aside money, they\u2019ll be more likely to do it as adults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_9093f9-90\"><strong>Strategy 3: Bank Accounts and Budgeting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A piggy bank is a great start, but eventually kids need the real thing. Opening their own savings account gives them a sense of ownership and helps them learn basic banking skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their own account, kids can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read statements and understand balances.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See their money grow (and shrink).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the difference between short-term spending and long-term saving.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I also encourage splitting money into three categories: spending, saving, and giving. This simple budgeting approach teaches balance and responsibility without overcomplicating things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is old enough, show them how to check their balance online or through an app. Comfort with these tools early on will pay off later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_f8e7f8-17\"><strong>Strategy 4: Investing for the Future<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing can feel intimidating, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. A few years ago, I helped my kids open Roth IRAs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it interesting, I encouraged them to choose companies they knew and liked; Nike, Apple, and others. Suddenly, investing wasn\u2019t abstract, it was connected to things they used and cared about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d check in periodically to see how their investments were doing. Sometimes they went up, sometimes down and that was part of the lesson. They learned that investing is about the long game, not reacting to every dip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hands-on approach gave them real insight into diversification, risk, and patience concepts that will serve them for decades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_64194e-5d\"><strong>Strategy 5: The Role of Allowance (If You Use It)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowance is a personal choice. Some families give it freely, some tie it to chores, others skip it altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve tried different approaches in our house, and I\u2019ve found that the important part isn\u2019t <em>how<\/em> you do allowance\u2014it\u2019s using it as a teaching tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways to approach it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat allowance:<\/strong> A set amount each week to manage independently.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Earnings for chores:<\/strong> Pay tied directly to tasks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hybrid:<\/strong> A base allowance plus chances to earn more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever route you choose, give them space to make decisions and mistakes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_48ef08-73\"><strong>Engage, Equip, Empower<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think about teaching kids about money in three steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engage<\/strong> \u2013 Bring them into the conversation. Let them see how you make decisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Equip<\/strong> \u2013 Provide the tools: bank accounts, apps, books, and real-life practice.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Empower<\/strong> \u2013 Let them take the lead. Trust them to make choices and learn from the outcomes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal isn\u2019t to create perfect investors or savers by the time they\u2019re 18. It\u2019s to raise young adults who are confident, capable, and comfortable managing their own financial lives. Overspending once or twice can be a powerful, low-stakes lesson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_133496-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_133496-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_133496-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24499_133496-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24499_133496-f6\"><strong>Planting Seeds for a Lifetime of Success<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no single right way to teach your kids about money. But if you start early, keep it real, and give them opportunities to practice, you\u2019ll be planting seeds that can grow into a lifetime of confidence and financial strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start small. Make it personal. And most importantly\u2014start now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more guidance on managing your family\u2019s wealth and bringing your kids into the planning process?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dsb-rockisland.com\/wealth-management-and-planning\/wealth-management-insights-2\/downloads\/\">Download our <em>Family Summit Workbook<\/em><\/a><\/strong> and start building your legacy together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. Any company names noted herein are for educational purposes only and not an indication of trading intent or a solicitation of their products or services.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Lesson That Sparked My Passion for Money&nbsp; When I was a kid, my dad taught me something that stuck for life. One afternoon, he showed me how you could \u201cown\u201d part of a company by buying its stock. 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