Dollars & Sense
HAPO Community Credit Union helps empower our listeners to achieve financial success while living for today and planning for tomorrow. This podcast focuses on financial education, community support, fraud prevention, real life stories of financial transformation, and much more.
Dollars & Sense
We Asked a Mom + a Money Pro How to Raise Financially Smart Kids—Here’s What They Said
Raising financially smart kids doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intention, everyday conversations, and a few creative approaches.
In this episode of Dollars and Sense, host Scott is joined by two moms, Kandy and Annie, to talk about how they’re helping their kids build real-world money skills early on. From teaching the value of saving to navigating the “wants vs. needs” conversation, this episode is packed with practical tips and relatable stories that every parent can learn from.
You’ll learn:
• How to start age-appropriate money conversations
• Everyday habits that lead to lifelong financial confidence
• Real examples of how parents are teaching saving, spending, and giving
• Creative ways to make financial lessons stick (without the lectures)
Whether your kids are still learning what money is or already asking for an allowance, this episode offers real advice to help you build a strong financial foundation for their future.
